Deck 5: Rabbits

Question 1

Torticollis, a condition also known as ____, affects the nerves of the neck or inner ear.

A)wry neck
B)conjunctiva
C)rhinitis
D)snuffles

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Fly strike occurs when a _____.

A)house fly in ingested by a rabbit
B)rabbit drink water with fly larvae in it
C)house fly lays eggs on a rabbit's fur
D)rabbit eat food contaminated with maggots

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Rabbits are crepuscular, meaning they _____.

A)are more active at dawn and dusk
B)eat their own feces
C)can swim
D)have inguinal glands for scenting

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Rabbits have a second set of incisors called teeth.

A)spike
B)tack
C)nail
D)peg

Question 5

An immature rabbit is referred to as a _____.

A)joey
B)cub
C)kit
D)pup

Question 6

Tyzzer's disease is a that primarily affects the cecum.

A)viral infection
B)parasitic infestation
C)genetic condition
D)bacterial infection

Question 7

Administering intramuscular injections _____.

A)may elicit a scream from the rabbit
B)is recommended over oral medications
C)in the hind leg is the best method for delivering medications
D)can cause the rabbit to have seizures or even go into cardiac arrest

Question 8

Which of the following is another term for pododermatitis?

A)hutch cyanosis
B)sore hocks
C)gut motility
D)thumping

Question 9

What are cecotrophs?

A)hairballs
B)bladder stones
C)night feces
D)normal gut bacteria

Question 10

Uroliths are more common in rabbits with _____.

A)excessive exercise
B)high-protein diets
C)vitamin deficiencies
D)protein deficiencies