Plus-Hex CLINICAL
Assessment of learning
1 . When is a female ferret likely to come into her first season ?
( a ) 12 months of age ( b ) The first spring after birth ( c ) The first autumn after birth
2 . How can the risk of hyperadrenocorticism in neutered ferrets be reduced ?
( a ) Delay surgery until the ferret reaches puberty ( b ) House ferrets under artificial lighting ( inside ) ( c ) Neuter before the ferret reaches puberty
3 . What should the owner be made aware of after an administration of hCG ?
( a ) The ferret is likely to go into a pseudopregnancy and return to oestrus within 40 – 60 days
( b ) It is likely that the ferret will not return to oestrus
( c ) The administration of hCG has been linked to the development of hyperadrenocorticism in female ferrets
4 . What would be a suitable option for a ferret presented at around 3 weeks in season ?
( a ) Surgically neuter ( spay ) the ferret
( b ) Use of hCG with a follow-up plan to spay or administer a Suprelorin implant
( c ) Leave the ferret in season , as after around 4 weeks she will naturally go into anoestrus
4 . ( b ) Use of hCG with a follow-up plan to spay or administer a Suprelorin implant
3 . ( a ) The ferret is likely to go into a pseudopregnancy and return to oestrus within 40 – 60 days
2 . ( a ) Delay surgery until the ferret reaches puberty
1 . ( b ) The first spring after birth
Answers
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