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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the first half of a bunny called? it includes the eyes, ears, nose and more | Forquarter |
| what parts of a rabbit are included in its Forquarter (hint theirs 14 parts) | ears, eyes, neck, cheeks, nose, mouth, dewlap for females, chest, toes, foot, rib, shoulder, belly, flank |
| whats is the back half of a rabbit called? | Hindquarter |
| What does the hindquarter include (hint theirs 6 parts) | loin, leg , hip, rump, hock, tail |
| how are rabbits most generally restraint? | in small cages or held in ones hand |
| What are the five ways of restraint for rabbits | psychological Train or desensitize confinement Tools and physical force chemical sedation |
| What do Knots do? | join rope together, attach ropes to a post or rail, or attach ropes to an animal. |
| hitches are used for what? | to attach a rope to a post or rail |
| what are splices and what are they used for? | individual strands from each rope are interwoven with strands from the other. Splices are used to permanently join ropes to one another |
| What is this knot-A good non-slip knot for tying ends of rope together and can easily be released. An advantage is that it can be tied under tension - an important feature for a knot used to restrain livestock. | Reefer’s Knot |
| what is this knot- A non-slip knot used to form a loop that will not tighten or draw down when placed around an animal’s body or a post. | Bowline Knot |
| what is this knot-The standard way to tie an animal to a post. A variation of a slipknot that can be released very quickly, even when under tension. This knot should never be tied around the neck or body of an animal. | Quick-Release Knot |
| what is this knot-A Knot used to form small loop in the end of a rope in order to pass the rest of the rope through, forming a much larger loop, or lariat. | Honda Knot |
| What is this knot?- This knot is Excellent for tying two nearly equal size ropes together or for tying the ends of a single rope together to form a loop. Used mainly to secure gates or cage openings. | Square Knot |
| What are some rabbit health supplies? | Antiseptic/disinfectant • Dewormer • Needles • Nesting boxes • Side cutting pliers • Syringes (typically 1 cc) • Toenail clippers • Tattoo equipment • Thermometer • Vaccines |
| What is this Hitch- A quick and easy knot which acts like a slipknot and is a convenient way to tie up the end of a rope. | Double Half Hitch |
| What is the primary method of rabbit identification | ear tattooing |
| what are the advantages and disadvantages of ear tattooing on rabbits | Advantages - It is permanent and does not disfigure the animal. Disadvantages – Animal must be restrained to read it. |
| What is the equipment necessary for ear tattooing on rabbits | • Tattooing Instrument (A plier-style tattooer or an electric tattoo pen) • Tattooing Ink or Paste • Tattooing Numbers &/or Letters • Clean Cloth Rabbit Box or Towel • Alcohol |
| List the ways to recognize illnesses (hint theirs 9) | • Normal Eating Behavior • Group (Herd) Behavior • Normal Vital Signs • Normal Fecal Pattern and Consistency • Sounds or Acoustical Communication • Normal Stance • Movement • Posture • Activity Patterns |
| What is the regular temperature of a rabbit | Rabbits have a relatively high body temperature of 102.5 (100.5 - 103.5) ˚F. |
| what is a regular heart beat per minute for rabbits | 130-150 bpm |
| What should the regular respiration rate for rabbits be per minute | 30-60 breaths per minute |
| what are the key three elements when giving a rabbit a vacation | route of administration (the way you get it into the animal) dosage (the amount you give to the animal the interval at which you give it |
| what are the three ways medication can be given to rabbits | Medicines may be given topically (on the skin), orally (by mouth), or by injection. |
| What are the two most common types of injections | subcutaneous (Sub-Q) or intramuscular (I.M.). |
| Whats the difference between subcutaneous (Sub-Q) and intramuscular (I.M.) injections | subcutaneous are given just under the skin while intramuscular are given within the muscle tissue |
| How do you give a subcutaneous injection? | Place the needle just under the skin by picking up a fold of skin on the neck or shoulder between your fingers and insert the needle just under the fold of skin. |
| Where do you inject a intramuscular injection | administer them in the perilumbar muscle (near loin) |
| where do you inject a (Sub-Q) injection? | In shoulder or rib area |
| what are Internal parasites? | organisms which live in and feed on internal body tissue or fluid for at least a portion of their life cycle. |
| Name all the types or worms a rabbit could get | Pin worms (most common) roundworms, whipworms, stomach worms, and tape worms. |
| What are two common parasitic diseases a rabbit could get? | coccidiosis and encephalitozoonosis |
| what are some Symptoms of internal parasite infestation in rabbits? | weight loss, diarrhea, anemia, depression, listlessness, fast breathing, and head tilt. |
| List some external parasites your rabbit could get | Ear mites, fur mites, fleas, and cuterebra flies/larvae/maggots |
| what is Pasteurellosis common name? | snuffles |
| what causes snuffles? | Bacteria (Pasturella multocida) |
| what disease is this?- bacterium in rabbits that causes upper respiratory tract infections (snuffles), characterized by nasal discharge, sneezing, and potential pneumonia. | Bordetellosis |
| a widespread parasitic disease in rabbits caused by liver or intestinal parasites- identify this deficiency | Coccidiosis |
| a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects European rabbits. It's a poxvirus related to chicken pox in humans. | Myxomatosis |
| a highly contagious and often fatal viral hepatitis caused by a calicivirus. It primarily attacks the internal organs—most notably the liver—leading to massive internal bleeding. | Viral Haemorrhagic Disease |