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2 species of hamsters used in research

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  1. Golden/Syrian hamster

2. Chinese hamster

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Scientific name of the Golden/Syrian hamster

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Mesocricetus auratus

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Scientific name of the Chinese hamster

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Cricetulus griseus

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The smallest species of hamsters

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Dwarf

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A long haired Golden/Syrian hamster is aka

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teddy bear hamster

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Average weight of a Golden hamster

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120 g

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Average weight of a Chinese hamster

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30 g

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These type of hamsters are used in research of infx dz, cancer, immunology, and cardiomyopathy

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Syrian

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These type of hamsters are used in research of diabetes and genetics

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Chinese

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10
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of chromosomes that hamsters have

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22

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Hamsters are resistant to rad poisoning so they are considered

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radioresistant

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Unlike other rodents, hamsters are

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solitary animals

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Because they are sound sleepers, they should be _______ when handled

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awake

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Hamsters can run up to 5 miles a day on these

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Exercise wheels

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15
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Low light, short days, cooler temps, and quietness can induce

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hibernation

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16
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Hibernation usually lasts for

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2-3 days

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17
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Average life span

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18-24 mos

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18
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Normal temp

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101-103

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Normal pulse

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300-500 BPM

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Normal RR

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35-135 RPM

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Normal gestation

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15 days

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Average litter size

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5-9 pups

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23
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Housing temp

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18-26 degrees celsius

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Light:Dark

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12:12

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Humidity
30-70%
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Air exchange
10-15/hr
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These are void of glands and appear to be immunologically privileged sites
Cheek pouches
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Hamsters have _______ incisors
hypsodontic
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Hamsters have a high percentage of this kind of fat
brown fat
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Located on their sides Used to mark territory and involved in mating Prominent in males
Flank glands
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Are males or females larger?
Females
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How many pairs of mammary glands do they have?
6-7 pairs
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Predominant WBC
Lymphocytes
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Common in RBCs
polychromasia
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Their urine is _______ because it appears turbid and milky from small crystals
basic
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Sexual maturity
6-8 wks
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How often do females cycle?
every 4 days
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Hamsters are what type of ovulators?
spontaneous
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Pups are weaned at
3 weeks
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Females will attack males when they aren't in
estrus
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Females don't have a fertile postpartum
estrus
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You should not disturb pups for the first _-__ days to help prevent cannibalism and litter abandonment
7-10
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Hamsters need pelleted food that is high in
protein
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Hamsters perform this to recycle vitamin B
coprophagy
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Most common form of venipuncture
retro-orbital
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Because of their aggressiveness, hamsters should be _____ prior to blood draws
anesthetized
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Max IP inj
3-4 ml
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Max SQ inj
3-4 ml
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Max IM inj
0.1 ml
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Max IV inj.
0.3 ml
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Max PO dose
2.0 ml
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Best way to handle a hamster
scruffing
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AKA proliferative iletitis Caused by stress and a bacteria C/S profuse D+, wt loss, irritability Young hamsters are prone
Wet Tail
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Zoonotic dz where a hamster is usually asymptomatic | Caused by a bacteria and has high incidence
Campylobacteriosis
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Rarely seen in hamsters
Salmonella
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Usually subclinical signs and has zoonotic potential
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis
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Caused by the Pasteurella pneumotropica
Pneumonia
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This is caused by certain antibiotics because they alter the normal flora in the gut Iatrogenic
Antibiotic-Associated enterocolitis
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Best antibiotic for pocket pets
Baytril
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Enucleation of the eye is suggested for this health condition
Ruptured eye
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A result in a low protein diet
Alopecia
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4 types of parasites that affect hamsters
1. pinworms 2. demodex 3. tapeworms 4. protozoa
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2 protozoa that affect hamsters
1. giardia | 2. trichamonas
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Euthanasia method used in research
Overdose of CO2

Animal Tech IV - Pocket Pets (8 decks)

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