Vet To Vet: Ponazuril Protocols For Shelters
Discussion focuse is on research on the use of ponazuril for the treatment of coccidiosis in cats and dogs.
Presenter: Dr. Staci Cannon
Date: May 2014
Venue: University of Florida, 7th Annual Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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Which of the following is not true regarding coccidia?
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Coccidia is an intracellular type of bacteria.
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Coccidia is an intracellular protozoan parasite.
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Coccidia is commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of dogs and cat.
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Coccidia commonly infects juvenile animals.
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None of the above.
Correct Answer
A. Coccidia is an intracellular type of bacteria. -
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Once coccidia is shed in the environment and housing areas, oocycts remain infective for up to one year unless exposed to:
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Freezing or very high temperatures.
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Bleach at a 1:32 dilution with water for 10 minutes.
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10% alcohol solution for 1 hour.
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10% ammonia solution for 10 minutes.
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A and D.
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None of the above.
Correct Answer
E. A and D. -
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Common clinical signs of coccidiosis include all of the following except:
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Diarrhea.
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Vomiting.
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Abdominal pain.
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Inappetance.
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Ocular discharge.
Correct Answer
E. Ocular discharge. -
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Clinical signs can resolve without treatment, but treatment speeds resolution and may decrease environmental contamination and chances of reinfection.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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Study results support the use of oral ponazuril at _________________ for treatment of coccidiosis in dogs and cats with follow up fecal flotation.
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50 mg/kg q24h for 3 days
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50 mg/kg single dose
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20 mg/kg single dose
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. 50 mg/kg q24h for 3 days -
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According to the study, treatment efficacy was also related to fecal oocyst count at Day 1; animals with a _______ initial oocyst count were statistically more likely to remain infected on Day 3 - 4.
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High
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Low
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Normal
Correct Answer
A. High -
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According to the study, fecal consistency score and infection status were unrelated, indicating that infected animals who are shedding oocysts into the environment may have normal appearing stool and lack other clinical signs.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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How can shelters use this presentation information?
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Consider re-evaluating your coccidia prevention and treatment protocols.
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Remember to reduce environmental contamination and prevent reinfection by frequent changes of litter boxes, removal of feces and bathing infected animals.
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Re-assess how your puppies and kittens are housed and what areas they contact at the shelter.
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All of the above.
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None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
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