Last Min Revision CAHHAW Flashcards
Pass the exam (54 cards)
Where should a rabbit enclosure be placed? What temperature? What size?
-Prefer cooler temperatures
-4 degrees is in temperature 28 maximum,
-Run should be at least 1.5m² - increase by half for another rabbit
Hutch 0.3m².
-Rabbit should be able to stand up and move around accommodation.
-Wind free area
-Out door area - light Vitamin D
-Stimulation via activities
-Do not feel vulnerable
Guinea pigs accommodation, temperature, size, setting
- 18-28 degrees
- Run - 1.5 metre x 1.5 metre x 25cm hight
- Hutch - 30cm hight - 0.2m² floor
- Wind free area, outdoor area with light and environmental Stimulation
- movable run
why are wood shaving substrate not generally recommended for rats, hamsters, gerbils, or mice?
rough on feet
dust causes respiratory issues.
paper based products are better such as newspaper or shredded paper.
which animal is a wood shaving substrate recommended for?
guinea pig
which animals need a litter tray?
cats , rabbits , ferrets
what are some different enrichment items that could be placed in an enclosure ?
ropes for rats and mice plastic tubing and tunnels, wooden stumps wood for chewing hammocks for rats and ferrets indoor and outdoor rabbits should have somewhere to dig hay balls
The special dietary needs of a rabbit
Herbivore
Caecotrophs eaten in night that have high levels of VB and VK
The digestive tract of the rabbit is designed for high fibre and low protein needed for normal peristalsis, correct absorption of vitamins and prevention of dental diseases. VD and calcium are needed for bones and teeth.
high in fibre hay and vegetables should be the main food sauce .
what foods should rabbits avoid eating?
kale and spinach as it causes goitre and succulent fruits and vegetables as they can cause diarrhoea as well as sugary foods
what diet classification is a rabbit and what kind of digestive system does it have ?
Hind gut fermenters
Herbivores
which animals are hind gut fermenters ?
Rabbits and horses
what is the normal temperature of a dog?
38.3-38.7 degrees
what is the normal respiration rate of a dog?
10 -30 bpm
what is the normal pulse rate for a dog?
60 -180 bpm
which animals are omnivores? A. Rabbit B. Guinea pigs Ferrets D. Hamsters E. Rats F. Gerbils G. Mice
Omnivores are D. hamsters E. rats F. Gerbils G. Mice
are guinea pigs herbivores, Carnivores or Omnivores ?
Herbivores
Which vitamin can Guinea pigs not synthesise ?
Vitamin C ascorbic acid
What is the guinea pigs diet?
grass, hay, fresh leafy greens complimentary dried foods
vitamin C
What is a ferrets dietary needs?
Ferrets are strict carnivores designed to eat their pray whole and can be fed dead chicks, mice , rats, eggs and specially prepared foods.
what type of digestive system do dogs, cats, pigs and ferrets have?
monogastric digestive systems
which animals have a ruminant digestive system?
beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, sheep, deer.
what is a hind gut fermenters digestive system like?
rabbits horses ostriches
one simple glandular stomach
a hind gut fermenter cecum that will digest plant fibre.
they need to be able to graze often and must eat a lot of fibre , grass or hay will do.
what are 3 clinical conditions that can affect a hamster ?
constipation - add more greens to diet can occur after weaning
Bacterial pneumonia - streptococcus and a stressful environment can cause this. they need warmth and antibiotics
impacted cheeks - when food adheres to cheeks, needs emptied and flushed with water.
what are 2 clinical conditions that can effect rats?
Chromodacryorrhoes - red tears - an indication of poor health, illness or stress.
Respiratory conditions - husbandry related due to build up of ammonia due to poor ventilation - open mouth breathing - needs antibiotics, NSAID, bronchodilators , dust free bedding.
clinical conditions that can effect gerbils and hamsters?
wet tail - stress, diet, and E.coli - antibiotics are given as well as supportive therapy’s and fluid therapy.
