Chinchilla Diseases and Ailments

Chinchilla Diseases and AiLments


Chinchilla Diseases and Ailments is a verry rare book 

BY

A. H. KENNEDY, B.S.A., D.V.M., D.V.Sc.

Head - Department of Fur Bearing Animals

Ontarion Veterinary College

A verry rare chinchilla book !


Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION
OBSERVATIONS RELATIVE TO DISEASE IN CHINCHILLAS
Conditions that Indicate Disease
Examining the Sick Chinchilla
Sanitation on the Ranch
Inheritance as a Disease Factor
HANDLING AND ADMINISTERING DRUGS
Anesthetics
The Administration of Drugs
How TO SUBMIT SPECIMENS TO A DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY FOR EXAMINATION
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS AFFECTING CHINCHILLAS
Infections of the Nasal Sinuses and Mucous Membrane Lining
the Air Passages of the Nose
Coryza or Colds
Laryngeal Blockage or Choke
Hyperemia or Congestion of the Lungs
Pulmonary Edema or Edema of the Lungs
Bronchoppeumonia
Pneumonic Conditions Affecting Baby Chinchillas
Contagious or Virus Pneumonia
Mechanical or Drenching Pneumonia
Purulent Pneumonia
Heat Prostration
Pulmonary Pigmentation
Pleurisy
NUTRITION AND ITS RELATION TO DISEASE
FACTS TO CONSIDER WHEN FEEDING
Recommendations for Feeding
DISEASE CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE MOUTH, TEETH
AND ESOPHAGUS
Malocclusior or Slobbers
Esophageal Blockage or Choke
DISEASES AFFECTING THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Acute Indigestion or Bloat
Tympanites in Nursing Female Chinchillas
Ulceration of the Stomach
Constipation or Intestinal Obstipation
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Adhesions
Diarrhea
Epidemic Enteritis
Castro-Enteritis
Volvulus or Twisting of the Bowel
Intussusception of the Intestine
Rupture of the Rectum
Prolapse of the Rectum
BACTERIAL INFECTIONS
Streptococcic Infections
Streptococci Infections of the Skin
Enterococci Group of Streptococci Organisms
A Streptococcus Species that Causes Sudden Deaths
Hemolytic Streptococci Infections
Pasteurella Infections or Hemorrhagie Septicemia
Colon Bacilli
Salmonella Infections
Klebsiella Infections
Pseudomonas Pyocyanea Infection
Listeria Monocytogenes Infection
Corynebacterium Infection
Actinomyces Necrophorus Infection
Pseudotuberculosis Rodentium
Tuberculosis
FACTORS AFFECTING REPRODUCTION
Pairing Chinchillas for Breeding Purposes
The Mating of Chinchillas
The Effect of Mating on Chinchillas
Polygamous Mating
The Use of Hormones in Non-Breeding Chinchillas
Sterility
Non-Production
The Breeding Cycle
Chinchilla Lanigera, Bennett
Chinchilla Brevicaudata
Chinchilla Brevicaudata Crossed with Chinchilla Lanigera
Pregnancy
The Birth of the Young
Abortion
Agalactia or Loss of Milk
Cannibalism
Mummified Foeti
Metritis
Acute Metritis
Chronic Metritis or Pyometra
Puerperal Septicemia
THE CHINCHILLA BABY
Causes for Diminution in the Number of Young in a Litter
Conditions Affecting Baby Chinchillas Following Their Birth
Injuries to the Mammary Gland
Inflammation of the Mammary Gland
Scratches and Abrasions Affecting Baby Chinchilla
Sore Eyes
Constipation
Diarrhea
The Effects of Temperature on Baby Chinchillas
Baby Chinchillas that have Become Chilled
Indigestion
Injuries of Baby Chinchillas Soon After Their Birth
Other Conditions That May Cause Losses of Baby Chinchillas
Hand Feeding
FUR CONDITIONS
Fur Chewing
The Development of Cotton Fur
Other Fur Conditions Affecting Chinchillas
METABOLIC DISEASE CONDITIONS
Vitamin A Deficiency
The Feeding of Cod Liver Oil
The Effect of Rancid Cod Liver Oil
Thiamine Deficiency
Disturbed Mineral Metabolism
Yellow Fat or "Yellow Ears"
The So-called Fungus and Fur-slip Condition
A Fur Condition Due to Pantothenic Acid Deficiency
EYE CONDITIONS
The Chinchilla Eye
Disease Affecting the Eyes
Watery Eyes'
Injuries of the Eyelids
Adhesions of the Eyelids
Foreign Bodies in the Eye
Conjunctivitis
Catarrhal Conjunctivitis
Purulent Conjunctivitis
Staphylococcus Infection of the Chinchilla's Eye
Pseudomonas Aerugiriosa Infection of the Eyes
EAR CONDITIONS
Wounds and Injuries of the Ear
Hematoma
Ulceration of the External Ear
Destruction of the External Ear
Infection of the Inner Ear
Hemorrhaging from the Ear
LIVER CONDITIONS
Hepatitis
Abscesses of the Liver
Fatty Livers
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Rupture of the Liver
KIDNEY CONDITIONS
Hyperemia or Congestion of the Kidneys
Passive Hyperemia of the Kidneys
Nephritis or Inflammation of the Kidneys
Acute Nephritis
Chronic Nephritis
Purulent Nephritis
POISONING CONDITIONS
Inorganic Poisoning
Arsenic Poisoning
Arsenic and Lead Spray Poisoning
Sabadilla Powder Poisoning
Other Causes of Poisoning or Toxic Conditions
Organic Poisoning
Algae Poisoning
Mould or Plant Poisoning
Toxic Effect of Raw Linseed Oil
PARASITIC CONDITIONS
Tapeworm Cysts
Giardiosis
Trichomoniasis
Balantidiosis
Toxoplasmosis Infection
Physalopteriasis
Trematodiasis
Mites

 

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