Unique Features
These are an unusual feature seen in blood smears
What is Kurloff cells?
Guinea pigs are usually housed in these types of cages
What is solid-bottomed stainless steel or plastic cages?
Guinea pigs are usually given medications through these four ways
What is orally, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, or intramuscular?
Stress factors such as these increase the likelihood of disease development in GPs. (3 main ones)
What is excessive noise, temperature extremes, and environmental changes?
This condition is a common finding in guinea pig pets and can be brought on by wire-bottomed cages and abrasive bedding
What is pododermatitis or bumblefoot?
These two structures are what allow for easy examination of the microcirculation of the ears
What are hairless pinna and large tympanic bullae?
This is their optimal environmental temp/humidity range.
What is 65*F - 70*F and 40%-60% humidity?
This is the max volume of fluid that can be injected per site for SQs
What is 5-10ml per site?
List the six main bacterial infectious diseases GPs get.
What are pneumonia, Cervical Lymphadenitis, Intestinal Infections (Bacterial Enteritis), Tyzzer’s Disease, Mastitis, and Conjunctivitis?
GPs are particularly sensitive to these types of antibiotics
What is target gram-positive organisms?
Mating can be confirmed by the presence of this
What is a copulatory plug?
Vitamin C should be supplemented in the diet of guinea pigs to supply ______ daily
What is 10-30mg?
Guinea pigs have thick skin, and large-gauge needles are needed for most injections. What is that size range?
What is 20-24 gauge?
List the 3 ectoparasites GPs can get
What are Lice, Mites(burrowing/nonburrowing), and Fleas?
This type of therapy is administered to all anorectic GPs
What is Vitamin C therapy?
As animal models, guinea pigs are used to study these four areas.
What is allergy/respiratory disease, nutritional studies, hearing, and drug safety?
Improper handling can result in these three things
What is thoracic compression, diaphragmatic hernia, and bruised lungs?
Tilting a GP slightly so its nose points towards the floor helps minimize the likelihood of ________ ___ ______ during an IP
What is penetrating an organ?
Parasitic infection rarely causes disease unless ____ ____ ____ ____
What is guinea pigs are stressed?
These are the two diseases of pregnancy
What are Dystocia and Pregnancy Toxemia?
Sows intended for breeding should be bred before this age.
What is 6 months?
Guinea pig chow must be used up in ______ after its milling because after this point it will not retain an adequate amount of _________
What is 90 days; Vitamin C?
These are the vessels in which you can draw blood from. (hint: there are 5)
What are the lateral saphenous, cephalic, jugular, cranial vena cava, and femoral veins?
Genetic factors appear to play a role in the development of this noninfectious disease
What is neoplasia?
These are the humane ways of E+ to the AVMA
What are CO2 chamber, Overdose of gas inhalant, and Overdose of injectable drug (barbiturates)