DVM General Practice 3

Question 1

A rabbit is presented with acute torticollis, rolling, and nystagmus. No ear discharge is noted. Which organism is the most common cause of encephalitozoonosis in rabbits?

Accepted Answer

Encephalitozoon cuniculi

Answer

Encephalitozoon cuniculi is the most common cause of vestibular disease and neurological signs in rabbits, transmitted via urine of infected animals.

Question 2

Which analgesic is contraindicated in cats due to their deficiency in glucuronyl transferase enzymes and risk of fatal toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Cats lack adequate glucuronyl transferase to metabolize acetaminophen, leading to methemoglobinemia, hepatotoxicity, and death at doses safe for other species.

Question 3

During a wellness exam, you detect a grade III/VI left basilar systolic heart murmur in a 6-year-old Doberman Pinscher. Which condition is this breed most predisposed to?

Accepted Answer

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer

Doberman Pinschers have a genetic predisposition to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), which can present with arrhythmias and congestive heart failure.

Question 4

A goat kid 3 days old presents with watery diarrhea and weakness. Fecal ELISA is positive for rotavirus. What is the most critical supportive treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral electrolyte fluid therapy

Answer

Viral neonatal diarrhea causes severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances; oral electrolyte replacement is the cornerstone of treatment since antibiotics are ineffective against viruses.

Question 5

A ferret presents with alopecia starting at the tail and progressing cranially, lethargy, and vulvar swelling in a spayed female. Which condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Adrenocortical disease

Answer

Adrenocortical disease is the most common endocrine disorder in ferrets, causing estrogen excess that leads to alopecia, pruritus, and vulvar swelling in females.

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DVM General Practice 3