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Laboratory Animal Care and Use Program and FacilitiesUse Program and Facilities
AALAS Continuing Education &AALAS Continuing Education & Professional Development Series
• ALAT Ch. 21 – Rabbits• ALAT Ch 22 – CatsALAT Ch. 22 Cats• LATG Ch. 13 – Common Diseases
Dan Domer, DVM
4/28/10
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RabbitsRabbits
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RabbitsAmerican Fuzzy Lop
American English Angora
www.arba.net
DutchNetherland Dwarf
American SableTan
American Chinchilla Dwarf Hotot Californian
Flemish Giant LilacFlorida White
Checkered GiantEnglish Lop
PalominoSatin
Silver
Laboratory Animal Care and Use Program and FacilitiesCinnamon
Rhinelander
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RabbitsRabbits
• Oryctolagus cuniculiOryctolagus cuniculi• Breeds
– New Zealand WhiteNew Zealand White– Dutch Belted
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RabbitsRabbits
• Uses in researchUses in research– Atherosclerosis
Ophthalmology– Ophthalmology– Antibody production
Cancer models– Cancer models– Infectious disease
Di b t llit– Diabetes mellitus
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RabbitsRabbits
• AnatomyAnatomy– Ears
• Vascular• Thermoregulation
– TeethPeg teeth• Peg teeth
• Hypsodont– All teeth grow throughout life
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RabbitsRabbits
• AnatomyAnatomy– Skeleton vs. muscle
• Broken backs• Broken backs– Toenails
• Wild vs LaboratoryWild vs. Laboratory– Feces
• PelletsPellets• Night feces
– Vitamin B, protein
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– “Coprophagy”
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RabbitsRabbits
• AnatomyAnatomy– Urine
• Yellow to red-brown• Yellow to red-brown• Cloudy
– Intestinal bacteriaIntestinal bacteria• Transportation
stress• Diet change• antibiotics
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RabbitsRabbits
• ReproductionReproduction– Does
• Narrow head• Narrow head• Large dewlap• Sexingg• Induced ovulation
– Bucks• Large head• No dewlap
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RabbitsRabbits
Male
Vent
V t
Female
Vent
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RabbitsRabbits
• ReproductionReproduction– Mating
• Doe goes to buck’s cage• Doe goes to buck s cage– Kits
• sexingsexing
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RabbitsRabbits
• ReproductionReproduction– Nesting
• Doe pulls her own fur to make a soft, warm bed for kits
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RabbitsRabbits
• RestraintRestraint– Watch the BACK and EARS!
Scruff the nape of the neck– Scruff the nape of the neck– Support the hind end
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RabbitsRabbits
• RestraintRestraint– Devices
• Restrainers• Restrainers• Restraint bags/cat
bags
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RabbitsRabbits
• BehaviorBehavior– Active
Curious– Curious– Chew cage cards
Posture– Posture• Even weight distribution• Stretch when warm• Stretch when warm
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RabbitsRabbits
• BehaviorBehavior– Cage protection/aggression
• Foot stomping• Foot stomping• Rearing and charging• Vocalization and urination• Actions to take:
– Toss a towel on the rabbitMi h d 2 d l» Might need a 2nd towel
– Gently take the rabbit from the cage
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RabbitsRabbits
• Signs of pain distress illnessSigns of pain, distress, illness– Subtle (prey animal)
Anorexia– Anorexia– Lethargy
Tooth grinding– Tooth grinding– Vocalizations
P l b– Pale mucous membranes
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RabbitsRabbits
• HusbandryHusbandry– 61˚-72 ˚F
• Less fur shedding• Less fur shedding– Air filters– Room cleaning– Hairballs
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RabbitsRabbits
• HusbandryHusbandry– Single housing
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RabbitsRabbits
• HusbandryHusbandry– Group housing for females or juvenile
malesmales
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RabbitsRabbits
• HusbandryHusbandry– Change pans under cages 3+/week
• Dried minerals “urine scale"• Dried minerals urine scale– Clean racks every 1-2 weeks
Monitor urine and feces– Monitor urine and feces– Dump old feed before adding new feed
Feed according to rabbits’ weights– Feed according to rabbits weights
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RabbitsRabbits
• HusbandryHusbandry– Diet
• pelleted feed• Fiber -- hay
– WaterIf the don’t drink the don’t eat• If they don’t drink, they don’t eat
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RabbitsRabbits
• Enrichment!Enrichment!– Carrots, kale, broccoli, other vegetables,
fruitfruit
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RabbitsRabbits
• Enrichment!Enrichment!– Plastic balls
Metal pendants on chains– Metal pendants on chains– Nylon chew bones
Group housing– Group housing
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RabbitsRabbits
• DiseasesDiseases– Pasteurellosis
• Pasteurella multocida• Pasteurella multocida• Common• Some rabbits are carriers• Spread by aerosol or contact
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RabbitsRabbits
• DiseasesDiseases– Pasteurellosis
• Symptoms– Discharge from nose &
eyes– Head tilt– Genital infection– Abscess
• Antibiotic success may be limited
• Prevention– Buy from Pasteurella-free
d
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RabbitsRabbits
• DiseasesDiseases– Trichobezoar (hairball)
• Common usually asymptomatic• Common, usually asymptomatic• Cause
– too much grooming, not enough fiber?
• If causes obstruction, results in:– Anorexia
Depression– Depression– Possible death from starvation and metabolic
disturbance
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RabbitsRabbits
• DiseasesDiseases– Trichobezoar
• Treatment• Treatment– Mineral oil– Laxative– Roughage (fiber)– Surgery
• PreventionPrevention– More fiber
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RabbitsRabbits
• DiseasesDiseases– Ectoparasites
• Ear mites• Ear mites– Psoroptes cuniculi
• Fleas• Fur mites
– Cheyletiella parasitovoraxListrophorus gibbus– Listrophorus gibbus
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QuestionsQuestions
• Q: In a rabbit what is the mostQ: In a rabbit, what is the most common injury related to poor restraint?restraint?
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QuestionsQuestions
• Q: In a rabbit what is the mostQ: In a rabbit, what is the most common injury related to poor restraint?restraint?
A A b k b k ( t th 6th d 7th• A: A broken back (at the 6th and 7th
lumbar vertebrae)
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QuestionsQuestions
• Q: Which of the following is NOTQ: Which of the following is NOT associated with Pasteurellosis?
A head tilt– A. head tilt– B. nose discharge
C lameness– C. lameness– D. genital discharge
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QuestionsQuestions
• Q: Which of the following is NOTQ: Which of the following is NOT associated with Pasteurellosis?
A head tilt– A. head tilt– B. nose discharge
C lameness– C. lameness– D. genital discharge
A• A:– C. lameness
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Cats (Felis cattus)Cats (Felis cattus)
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CatsCats
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CatsCats
• AnatomyAnatomy– Muscular
Agile– Agile
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CatsCats
• AnatomyAnatomy– Retractable
clawsclaws– Purring– Male urine odor– Male urine odor
• May persist after neuteringg
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CatsCats
• ReproductionReproduction– Tom
• Penis scrotum• Penis, scrotum– Queen
• VulvaVulva• Polyestrous• Induced ovulation
– Kittens• Anogenital distance
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CatsCats
• ReproductionReproduction– Mating
• Paired• Paired• Harem
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CatsCats
• ReproductionReproduction– Neuter or Spay if not breeding
• Decreased• Decreased– Spraying urine– Aggressiveness– Unwanted pregnancy– Pyometra
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CatsCats
• RestraintRestraint– Reassurance
• Be slow and gentle• Be slow and gentle• Acclimation can help
– Minimal restraint can be bestMinimal restraint can be best• Depends on the procedure• Assess the cat
– If agitated, may be best to wait
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CatsCats
• Cat bitesCat bites– Long, narrow teeth +
bacteria = infectionbacteria infection– The wound
• Clean immediatelyClean immediately• Get medical treatment
immediately
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CatsCats
• RestraintRestraint– Use the scruff
Lift cat while supporting hind end with– Lift cat while supporting hind end with other hand
– Gradually hold hindlimbs with thumb– Gradually hold hindlimbs with thumb and middle finger, with index finger in between
– Hold upright, facing away
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CatsCats
• RestraintRestraint
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CatsCats
• RestraintRestraint– Carrying
• Hold scruff with one hand• Hold scruff with one hand• Support cat’s chest and hind end with other
hand and arm• Hold against your hip by using elbow• Heavy gloves may be necessary for
ti tuncooperative cats• Towels can help!
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CatsCats
• RestraintRestraint– Canvas or Nylon bags
• zippered• zippered
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CatsCats
• BehaviorBehavior– Consistency is important
• People• People• Surroundings
– Fearful catsFearful cats• Crouching in back of cage• Ears pinned backp• Caution!
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CatsCats
• Signs of pain distress or illnessSigns of pain, distress, or illness– Unusually quiet
Stiff posture– Stiff posture– Cry, growl, hiss
Isolation from group– Isolation from group– Hunched posture
Li i– Limping– CAUTION!
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CatsCats
• HusbandryHusbandry– Cages
• Resting board• Litter pan
– Group housing• Various resting areas• Various resting areas• Depends on personality
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CatsCats
• HusbandryHusbandry– Litter pans
• Clean daily• Clean daily• May need more if urinating outside pan• Check the urine in or out of the box
– Blood? (may be infected)– Is urine present? (male obstruction)
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CatsCats
• DietDiet– Cats are finicky
• Variety is good• Variety is good– Flavor– Texture
– Moisture content• Dry (10-12% moisture)• Semi-moist (20-25% moisture)• Canned (70-78% moisture)
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CatsCats
• WaterWater– Open bowls (most common)
• Clean daily• Clean daily– Other options
• BottleBottle• Automatic water system
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CatsCats
• Enrichment!Enrichment!– Platforms
Shelves– Shelves– Ropes
Climbing poles– Climbing poles– Scratching
postsposts– Toys
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CatsCats
• Enrichment!Enrichment!– Socialized, group-housed cats
• They enjoy the socialized life• They enjoy the socialized life– Individually-housed cats
• Should still see/hear/smell other catsShould still see/hear/smell other cats
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CatsCats
• DiseasesDiseases– Otitis Externa
• Symptoms– Head shaking– Scratching/rubbing– Ear wax
• Causes– Mites– Bacteria– Yeast
• Treatment– Clean
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– Medicate
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CatsCats
• DiseasesDiseases– Feline respiratory
complex• Symptoms
– Sneezing– Rhinitis– Conjunctivitis– Oral ulceration
• Most common causes (80-90%)
– Feline herpesvirus (viral rhinotracheitis)
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– Feline calicivirus
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QuestionsQuestions
• Q: True or False?Q: True or False?– Cats respond best when approached
gradually and gentlygradually and gently.
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QuestionsQuestions
• Q: True or False?Q: True or False?– Cats respond best when approached
gradually and gentlygradually and gently.• A: True.
Gradual approach and gentle handling– Gradual approach and gentle handling, especially by a familiar person, can help things go smoothlythings go smoothly.
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QuestionsQuestions
• Q: True or False?Q: True or False?– Cat urine output should be checked
twice weeklytwice weekly.
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QuestionsQuestions
• Q: True or False?Q: True or False?– Cat urine output should be checked
twice weeklytwice weekly.• A: False.
It’s important to check urine daily for– It s important to check urine daily for detection of possible infection or obstructionobstruction.
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The EndThe End
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