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What does Hypothyroidism do to dogs
Messes with Metabolism
Signs of Hypothyroidism in dogs
lethargy, apathy, overweight, myxedema, poor hair coat
How to treat Hypothyroidism in dogs
Replace with synthetic T4
What vitamin must be supplemented in Guinea Pig food?
Must Contain vitamin C
What rabbit is the most common used in labs?
New Zealand White
Female Bird Mechanism
Females have sperm storage mechanisms that allows sperm from males to remain viable long after copulation
How long is the Incubation for Eggs
21 days
Functions of the egg
Protection, Gas exchange, calcium source, Prevents Desiccation
Bird Respiratory system
Lungs are paired
No Diaphragm
air sacs create vacuum that draws air in exhalation to activate
How many air sacs do birds have
Most birds have 8 air sacs to help facilitate air movement and extended into pneumatic bones
Bird Skeletal System
Lightweight bones (help enable flight)
Bones are hollow in legs & wings
Bird beak/bill
Upper and lower mandibles made of keratin
protects the nares
not all birds have nares
parrots, doves, & birds of prey do
Cere
skin just above the beak where the nostrils (nares) are located
Feather (bird)
Epidermal appendages, made of keratin, provide insulation, waterproof, aid in flight, & landing
Wings (bird)
appendage that produces aerodynamic forces
Volant Locomotion (bird)
camouflage
Pree Gland
produces oil called sebum that is spread on feathers to make wings water proof
Molting
old feathers get replaced with new ones
How often do birds molt
2 to 3 weeks a year
Mice & Rats Digestive System Disease
21 infectious agents & Number of parasites
Mice & Rats External & Internal Parasites
mites, cestodes & hymenolopesis nana is a pathogenic for humans (species of tapeworms), Tumors
Mice & Rat Gestation
21-33 days
Baby Mice & rats called
Pups & born hairless and eye closed at birth
What age to Wean off pups
21 days
