Question 1

Torticollis, a condition also known as ____, affects the nerves of the neck or inner ear.&#10;A)wry neck&#10;B)conjunctiva&#10;C)rhinitis&#10;D)snuffles

Accepted Answer

Torticollis is commonly known as "wry neck" and is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions in the neck that cause the head to tilt to one side. It can be caused by a problem with the nerves in the neck or inner ear. Conjunctiva, rhinitis, and snuffles are not associated with torticollis.

Question 2

Fly strike occurs when a _____.&#10;A)house fly in ingested by a rabbit&#10;B)rabbit drink water with fly larvae in it&#10;C)house fly lays eggs on a rabbit's fur&#10;D)rabbit eat food contaminated with maggots

Accepted Answer

Fly strike occurs when a house fly lays eggs on a rabbit's fur. The eggs hatch into maggots which then begin to feed on the rabbit's flesh, causing serious health problems and even death if left untreated.

Question 3

Rabbits are crepuscular, meaning they _____.&#10;A)are more active at dawn and dusk&#10;B)eat their own feces&#10;C)can swim&#10;D)have inguinal glands for scenting

Accepted Answer

Rabbits are most active during the periods of dawn and dusk, which is known as crepuscular behavior.

Question 4

Rabbits have a second set of incisors called teeth.&#10;A)spike&#10;B)tack&#10;C)nail&#10;D)peg

Accepted Answer

The second set of incisors in rabbits are commonly referred to as peg teeth. None of the other options accurately describe rabbit teeth.

Question 5

An immature rabbit is referred to as a _____.&#10;A)joey&#10;B)cub&#10;C)kit&#10;D)pup

Accepted Answer

A baby rabbit is commonly referred to as a kit.

Question 6

Tyzzer's disease is a that primarily affects the cecum.&#10;A)viral infection&#10;B)parasitic infestation&#10;C)genetic condition&#10;D)bacterial infection

Accepted Answer

Tyzzer's disease is caused by the bacterial infection Clostridium piliforme, and primarily affects the cecum in rodents, rabbits and some other animals.

Question 7

Administering intramuscular injections _____.&#10;A)may elicit a scream from the rabbit&#10;B)is recommended over oral medications&#10;C)in the hind leg is the best method for delivering medications&#10;D)can cause the rabbit to have seizures or even go into cardiac arrest

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular injections may cause pain or discomfort, which can lead to a vocal response such as a scream from the rabbit.

Question 8

Which of the following is another term for pododermatitis?&#10;A)hutch cyanosis&#10;B)sore hocks&#10;C)gut motility&#10;D)thumping

Accepted Answer

Pododermatitis is commonly known as sore hocks, which is a condition where the skin on the bottom of a rabbit's feet becomes inflamed and sore. Choices A, C, and D are not related to pododermatitis.

Question 9

What are cecotrophs?&#10;A)hairballs&#10;B)bladder stones&#10;C)night feces&#10;D)normal gut bacteria

Accepted Answer

Cecotrophs are also known as "night feces" and are a special type of poop produced by rabbits and other small herbivorous animals. Cecotrophs are soft, sticky, and coated in a mucus layer that protects them from digestion as they pass through the intestines a second time. Cecotrophs are rich in nutrients like protein, vitamins, and fiber, which the rabbit can then absorb and utilize. They are an important part of a rabbit's digestive and nutritional health.

Question 10

Uroliths are more common in rabbits with _____.&#10;A)excessive exercise&#10;B)high-protein diets&#10;C)vitamin deficiencies&#10;D)protein deficiencies

Accepted Answer

Uroliths, also known as bladder stones, are more common in rabbits that are fed high-protein diets. This is because high levels of protein can cause an increase in calcium and other minerals in the urine, which can then crystallize and form stones in the bladder. Excessive exercise or vitamin/protein deficiencies are not known to be direct causes of uroliths in rabbits.

Deck 5: Rabbits