Deck 6: Guinea Pigs

Question 1

What is the common name for pododermatitis in guinea pigs?

A)Bumble foot
B)Orthopox
C)Sore hocks
D)Tender pads

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In guinea pigs, the bacterial agent, Bordetella bronchiseptica, causes _____.

A)kennel cough
B)lumpy jaw
C)upper respiratory tract infections
D)cervical lymphadentitis

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Cytoplasmic inclusions, called _____, are normal in the guinea pig.

A)Ketone forms
B)Campylobacter affects
C)Cheyletiella structures
D)Kurloff bodies

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Guinea pigs have nipples.

A)four pairs of
B)a single pair of
C)three pairs of
D)as many as ten

Question 5

The American Cavy Breeders Association recognizes different breeds of guinea pigs.

A)13
B)16
C)22
D)19

Question 6

Probiotics promote the growth of _____.

A)gram-negative bacteria
B)healthy bacteria
C)Streptococcus bacteria
D)Clostridium

Question 7

The pH of guinea pig urine is normally _____.

A)below 6.5
B)8.0 to 9.0
C)7.0 to 7.5
D)above 10.0

Question 8

Guinea pigs are _____.

A)herbivores
B)omnivores
C)carnivores
D)insectivores

Question 9

Which of the following is a fungal infection that occurs in guinea pigs?

A)Cyanosis
B)Scabies
C)Ringworm
D)Tenesmus

Question 10

Which of the following is the term for increased levels of potassium in the blood?

A)Hypoglycemic
B)Ketonic
C)Hepatic lipidosis
D)Hyperkalemic