Pocket pets Flashcards
(141 cards)
1
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Isoflurane can be used in ferrets for anesthesia but sevoflurane cannot. True or false?
A
False
2
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Just as in a cat, a ferret can be restrained by scruffing the neck or using the “burrito” technique. True or false?
A
True
3
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The use of heartworm preventative in ferrets is off label. True or false?
A
True
4
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Which statement is true about insulinomas in ferrets?
- The blood glucose level is low and the insulin level is high.
- The blood glucose level is low and the insulin level is low.
- The blood glucose level is high and the insulin level is low.
A
The blood glucose level is low and the insulin level is high.
5
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Which of the following is not a potentially zoonotic ferret disease?
A
Parvovrius
6
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The ferret has 13 thoracic vertebrae. True or false?
A
False, they have 15
7
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The distinctive odor of the ferret comes from the anal glands. True or false?
A
False, it is from the oil glands
8
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Ferrets have sweat glands. T/F
A
False
9
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The limiting hole diameter for a ferret is two inches. True or false?
A
False, it is usually less then one inch
10
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There is no approved distemper or rabies vaccine that can be used in ferrets. True or false?
A
False, both are suitable for ferrets
11
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What is the gestation length of a ferret according to this textbook?
A
41-42 days
12
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Which animal has a longer intestinal tract, the cat or the ferret?
A
Cat
13
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What is the technical term for green slime disease?
A
Epizootic catarrhal enteritis
14
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When a ferret has a tumor, which gland is most commonly involved?
A
Adrenal gland
15
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What products (2) can be used off-label in ferrets for flea control?
A
Advantage and Revolution
16
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What is the normal lifespan of a ferret according to your textbook?
A
5-7 years
17
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Where is the best place to put an intraosseous catheter in a ferret?
A
femur
18
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Which rodent has no gallbladder?
A
Rat
19
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Which rodent is prone to seizures?
A
Gerbil
20
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Which rodent has glands that produce a porphyrin stain?
A
Rat
21
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In rats, mice, gerbils, and hamsters which teeth are open-rooted?
A
Incisors
22
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In what animal can improper restraint lead to a tail degloving injury?
A
Gerbil
23
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Which rodent has the most pairs of mammary glands?
A
Hamster
24
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Which small rodent has cheek pouches?
A
Hamster
25
Which of the small rodents has the shortest life span?
Hamster
26
Which rodent has the shortest gestation period?
Hamster
27
Which rodent has the smallest litter size?
Hamster
28
Which rodent forms monogamous pairs?
Gerbil
29
Of the options below, which bedding is considered the best?
Absorbent paper products manufactured to be used for bedding
30
What is the cellophane tape test used for in rodents?
Detection of pinworms
31
What is the most common cause of malocclusion in rodents?
Hereditary
32
Unless raised together when young, which male rodents should not be housed together? (3 answers)
Mice, hamsters and gerbils
33
Females of which rodent are most likely to cannibalize their young when stressed?
Hamster
34
Which animal(s) can safely be restrained and picked up by grasping the base of the tail?
Mice and rats
35
In which rodent is a “smile” an indication of proper restraint?
Hamster
36
Which antibiotic is commonly used for infections in small rodents?
Enrofloxacin
37
Rats, mice, and gerbils share the same dental formula but the hamster has a different one. True or false?
False, they all have the same one
38
How is sex determination made in small rodents?
Anogenital distance is greater in males then females
39
Where can an IV injection be given in a small rodent?
Tail vein
40
Small rodents are not coprophagic. True or false?
False
41
Small rodents are considered to be seasonally polyestrus, induced ovulators. True or false?
False, they are spontaneous ovulators
42
While commonly sold in pet shops, exercise wheels are not recommended for small rodents. True or false?
False
43
Mange in the rat is possible but is a rare occurrence, whereas it is a common occurrence in gerbils. True or false?
False, it is possible but it is rare in gerbils and rats
44
Which statement is true about barbering?
It is common in female mice
45
Neoplasia is not typically seen in small rodents. True or false?
False
46
As with a physical examination in a dog or cat, a temperature should be taken in a small rodent. True or false?
False , thermometer will be too big
47
In which rodent can the anterior vena cava be used for venipuncture?
Rat
48
White paper towels are a recommended post-surgical bedding after a wound has been treated to provide a clean substrate, better drainage, and allow for easy visualization. True or false?
True
49
Blood can be collected retro-orbitally in small rodents. True or false?
True
50
The restraint technique for rats, mice, hamsters, and gerbils is the same. True or false?
False
51
The number one killer of a small rodent undergoing surgery is:
Hypothermia
52
Rodents will attempt to chew sutures or bandages so an E-collar may be needed. True or false?
True
53
In the hind feet of chinchillas which digits are rudimentary?
One and five
54
Which teeth are absent in the chinchilla?
Canines
55
Which statement about the Chinchilla is true?
* Chinchillas do not have a pancreas
* Their pancreas is multilobulated
* They have two pancreas
Their pancreas is multilobulated
56
Chinchillas do not have anal glands.
False
57
What is the gestation period of a chinchilla according to your Exotic Animal textbook?
110-138 days
58
Chinchillas need a special bath called a dust bath.
True
59
Digit one is absent in the front feet of chinchillas. True or false?
true
60
Just as in the cat, the chinchilla has teeth with open roots. True or false?
False, cats don't have open roots
61
Which statement is true about male chinchillas' sex organs?
* They have testicles descended in the scrotum and an S-shaped penis.
* They have undescended testicles, the scrotum is absent, and a S-shaped penis.
* They lack an epididymis, testicles, and scrotum.
They have undescended testicles, the scrotum is absent, and a S-shaped penis.
62
The chinchilla is similar to a horse in that it requires a lot of roughage in its diet. True or false?
True
63
Hairballs are a common problem in chinchillas. True or false?
True
64
Chinchillas are very prone to hypothermia. True or false?
False, they are prone to hyperthermia
65
Which statement is true about chinchilla restraint?
* They usually require sedation to handle.
* They can be scruffed like a ferret or cat.
* They should never be scruffed.
They should never be scruffed
66
It is not uncommon for a chinchilla to have a heart rate of 200 bpm. True or false?
True
67
With regard to general anesthesia in chinchillas, parenteral agents are preferred over gas anesthesia. True or false?
False
68
Which site is the most common site for venipuncture in the chinchilla?
Jugular vein
69
Just like chinchillas, guinea pig young are born precocious. T/F?
True
70
A guinea pig should always be restrained using two hands. T/F?
True
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As in other rodents, the anogenital distance is a reliable sex indicator in guinea pigs. T/F?
False
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What is an intact male guinea pig called
Boar
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What is a group pf guinea pigs called
Herd
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What is a young guinea pig called
Pup
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What is a intact female guinea pig called
Sow
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What are the intramuscular injections given in guinea pigs
Hindlimbs
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What is the common coccidian in guinea pigs
Cyrptosporidium
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What medication cannot be given to guinea pigs
Penicillin
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What anesthetic is recommended in guinea pigs
Isoflurane
80
What causes "lumps" in guinea pigs
Abcessed lymph nodes
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What Vitamin is essential in guinea pigs
Vitamin C
82
What indicates breeding has occured in guinea pigs
copulatory plug
83
They are large, mononuclear, granular lymphocytes that may be seen on evaluation of peripheral blood smears of guinea pigs
Kurloff cells
84
What is unique about the brain of a hedgehog?
Their brain is small and primitive, smooth with no fissures. The sensory areas are well developed
85
What order of animals does the hedgehog belong in
Insectivora
86
How is pregnancy detected in the hedgehog
By monitoring body weight, if she has gained more then 50 g within three weeks of being with a male, she is considered pregnant
87
Why must a female hedgehog be left alone 5-10 days after parturition?
She might cannibalize, kill or abandon her newborns if she is in any stress or is disturbed
88
If a baby hedgehog is orphaned, what can it be fed?
Can be fed puppy or kitten milk replacer
89
How many teeth does a hedgehog have?
36
90
When a hedgehog is frightened, what do the quills do?
the spines will stay erected and vibrate
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Which word best describes a hedgehog's behavior?
Solitary
92
what defense mechanisms does a hedgehog exhibit
they hiss and spit and will roll into a ball with quills erect
93
what is self anointing
they groom scents onto their quills, biting, tugging and producing a lot of saliva and contorted positions. looks like they're having a seizure
94
What is the ideal temperature at which to keep a hedgehog
80 F
95
A hedgehog be litter box trained and can use self clumping litter
False
96
water bottles preferred for a water source instead of a water bowl?
true, if a bowl is used and they climb inside, they can drown
97
progressive ataxia, weight loss , then paralysis and death are clinical signs of wobbling hedgehog syndrome
true
98
what is a common clinical sign of liver disease in hedgehogs
anorexia
99
what are the common mites found in hedgehogs
Caparina and Chorioptes
100
the testes of the hedgehog are intra abdominal. T/F
true
101
Live food should not be fed to hedgehogs bc they require low protein diet. t/f ?
false
102
bc of the density of the spines, hedgehogs do not get ringworm. t/f?
false
103
Ophthalmological problems in hedgehogs are usually self inflicted. t/f?
true
104
Neoplasia is rare in hedgehogs. t/f?
false
105
a hedgehog can make noises that may be confused with abnormal respiratory sounds. t/f?
true
106
Venipuncture in hedgehogs usually requires anesthesia. t/f?
True
107
Compared to other rodents, degus are long lived. t/f?
true
108
the cheek teeth of the degu have a figure 8 shape t/f?
true
109
just like rabbits, degus produce and consume night feces
true
110
which statement about degus is false?
- Pressure to the prepuce causes extrusion of the penis
-they have intra abdomonal testicles
-females have 4 mammary glands
-males have a scrotum
males have a scrotum
111
Just as in other rodents , the male degus engages in more scent marking then females. t/f ?
false
112
what is the gestation period of degus?
90 days
113
Which statement about degu reproduction is true?
- the female has a post partum estrus
- young are born hairless
-males will cannibalize their young
-only the females take care of the young
the female has a post partum estrus
114
with regard to husbandry, both degus and chinchillas require all of the following except
- Aromatic shavings to control odor
115
Just like rabbit, the degu requires vitamin C supplementation. t/f?
false
116
one of the most common problems seen in degus is dental disease, t/f?
true
117
how long should a degu be fasted prior to anesthesia ?
2 hrs
118
skunks have a keen sense of sight but poor hearing ability , t/f?
false
119
skunks cannot legally be kept as pets in all US states. t/f?
true
120
a skunk has 40 teeth. t/f
false
121
a skunk can get both canine and feline distemper. t/f?
true
122
Ketamine and dexmedetomidine are not safe to use in skunks for sedation. t/f
false
123
cystocentesis in a skunk requires sedation. t/f?
true
124
at what age are skunks descented ?
2-4 weeks
125
are adult skunks housed best alone or with cage mates?
Alone
126
Are skunks omnivores, herbivores or carnivores?
omnivore
127
the most common clinical presentation seen in skunks is obesity
true
128
There is close relationship between hepatic lipidosis ad obesity in skunks
True
129
the restraint of skunk is similar to what animal
cat
130
What lungworm can be found in skunks
*Crenosoma mephitidis*
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What vaccines are manufactured for use in skunks
none
132
zoonotic diseases one can contract from skunks are
rabies and visceral larva migrans
133
which of the following accurately describes a sugar glider
Nocturnal, marsupial arboreal, social
134
restraint using a small cloth bag is recommended when handling a fractious sugar glider, t/f?
true
135
a large face mask can be used as an induction chamber for anesthetizing a sugar glider. t/f?
true
136
bc of their calm nature, venipuncture can frequently be performed without chemical restraint in a sugar glider . t/f?
false
137
the gestation period of the praire dog is the same as the domestic dog. t/f?
false, it is 30 days
138
due to their aggressive nature, prairie dogs should be singly housed. t/f
false, they are very sociable and best kept in pairs or more
139
the prairie dog is primarily a carnivore t/f?
false, they are herbivores
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venipuncture is typically performed after the prairie dog is sedated t/f ?
true
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IV injections in prairie dogs are typically performed using towel restraint. t/f?
false , usually requires sedation unless animal is severely debilitated
