Exotics:Hedgehogs Part II (Illness)

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What are the 10 possible problems that may bring them to the clinic? HD,HL,C,D,N,FB,N,O,C,P
- heart disease
- hepatic lipidosis
- cancer
- dermatological-ringworm
- nails
- foreign body
- neurological
- opthalmic
- cars
- pesticides
What neuro disorder is rare in hedgehogs?

rabies
What is another neuro disorder that is common?What is it similar to in humans?
- wobbly hedgehog syndrome
- MS
What age do they usually get wobbly syndrome?

2-3 years
What usually causes neuro problems?
- virus
- nutrition deficiency
Opthalmologic trauma usually goes undected and is treated by:

enucleation
Although malocclusion is rare what is common?

gingivitis
What 2 things pose the greatest threats to the wild population?
- cars
- pesticides
What is often needed for a complete PE?

anesthesia
Once anesthetized what can be used to pick them up?
- spoon
- scooper
WHEN UNDER ANESTHESIA HOW DO YOU GET THEM TO UNROLL?

hold them over a flat table
What can be used for handling?

garden gloves
How are they induced?

mask with isoflurane
What is their average body temp?

95F
What parasite is a common finding?

mites
Which parasite will affect the entire body?

caparinia
What species affects their face and ears?

chorioptic species
What is the common cause of quill loss?

dermatophytes
What other parasites can affect them?NCP
- nematode
- cestode
- protozoan
What drug can be used to treat?

ivermectin
Is IV or IO preferred?

IO
Can venipuncture be done if awake?

no
Common venipuncture site

jugular vein in a cranio-caudal motion
What area stores a lot of fat?

quill area, but still good for SQ
Medication routes
- oral(difficult in older ones)
- SQ
- IM(rear legs)
- IV(difficult to maintain)
- IO

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Exotics:Hedgehogs Part II (Illness)

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2013-06-19T20:45:24Z

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