Pocket Pets 2 Flashcards
(115 cards)
1
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What is a common name used for guinea pigs in the pet industry?
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Cavy
2
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The following are general characteristics of which lab animal?
Stocky bodies with short, delicate limbs Forelimbs = 4 digits Hindlimbs = 3 digits Hypsodont incisors Vocal
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Guinea Pig
3
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True or False, both male and female guinea pigs have a single pair of inguinal nipples
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True
4
Q
How do you confirm mating in guinea pigs?
A
Copulatory plug
5
Q
Define lordosis
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Arching of back and swaying of hind quarters
6
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Which lab animal is lordosis associated with?
A
Guinea pigs
7
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Define farrowing
A
The act of parturition in guinea pigs
8
Q
Where are the testes of guinea pigs located?
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In the inguinal canals which remain open throughout life
9
Q
How do you sex guinea pigs?
A
Sows have a smooth swelling over their genital area and if gently parted a Y shaped opening can be seen
In males, you can extrude the penis with slight pressure
10
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True or False, guinea pigs do not perform coprohagia
A
False, they will lose weight if not performed.
11
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True or False, guinea pigs require vitamin C
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True, they lack L-gulonolactone oxidase which is required for the synthesis of vitamin C
12
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How long after the milling date will guinea pig food have the appropriate amount of vitamin C?
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<90 days
13
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What types of research are Guine pigs used for?
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1) Audiology studies
2) Nutritional studies
3) Immunologic studies
4) Hormonal studies
5) Dermal studies
14
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How do you properly restrain a guinea pig?
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Grasp under the trunk with one hand and support the rear quarters with the other hand
15
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True or False, you can scuff a guinea pig
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False
16
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What is the normal temperature of guinea pigs?
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99.0-103.1F
17
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What is the normal pulse of guinea pigs?
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240-310
18
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What is the normal respiration rate in guinea pigs?
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85-160
19
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What is the average weight in adult guinea pigs?
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Males: 900g
Females: 500g
20
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What is the life span of guinea pigs?
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5-7 years
21
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What is the estrus cycle length in guinea pigs?
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15-17 days
22
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What is the gestation period in guinea pigs?
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59-72 days
23
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What is the litter size in guinea pigs?
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2-4 pups
24
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What is the weaning age in guinea pigs?
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21 days
25
What lab animal shares similarities with humans, canines and felines?
Ferrets
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The following are general characteristics of which lab animal?
Musky smell
Nocturnal
Like to burrow
Ferrets
27
How do you sex ferrets?
Females: Vulva is readily visible just ventral to the anus
Males: Penis is situated on the ventral abdomen
28
At what age are ferrets sexually mature?
9-12 months
29
True or False, ferrets are seasonally polyestrous/induced ovulators
True
30
What happens if a female ferret is not breed?
They will undergo severe bone marrow suppression secondary to hyperestrogenism which can lead to anemia
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Define estrus in ferrets
Vulvar swelling with mating occurring 2 weeks after onset of swelling
32
True or False, the inguinal canals of ferrets close at sexual maturity
False, open throughout life
33
What marks sexual activity of male ferrets?
Enlargement and descent of the testicles
34
What is the non breeding season in ferrets?
August through November
35
How to you properly restrain ferrets?
Manually without gloves
| Similar to cats except you hold the whole pelvis
36
True or False, you can scruff ferrets
True, to immobilize and relax
| Do not like to be stretched
37
Where do you collect blood samples in ferrets?
Jugular; caudal tail vein/artery
| Lateral saphenous or cephalic veins when min blood needed
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What areas of research are ferrets used for?
Used in early Influenza and Canine Distemper studies
Neuroendocrinolgy studies
Toxicology studies
39
Do ferrets have sweat glands?
No and are prone to over heating
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What type of diet is required for ferrets?
High fat, high protein
41
True or False, ferrets require small, frequent meal
True, keeps blood sugar levels elevated
42
Where do you auscult the heart in ferrets?
Between the 6-8th ribs
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What is the normal temp of ferrets?
100-103.5F
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What is the normal pulse rate of ferrets?
180-250
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What is the normal respiration rate of ferrets?
Highly variable, 33-36
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What is the average weight of adult ferrets?
Male: 1-2kg
Females: 600-800g
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What is the life span of ferrets?
5-7 years
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What is the estrous cycle type in ferrets?
Seasonal polestrous
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What is the gestation period in ferrets?
41-42 days
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What is the litter size of ferrets?
8
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What is the weaning age in ferrets?
6-8 weeks
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The following are general characteristics of which lab animal?
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Stout bodies
Prominent dark ears
Large amounts of brown adipose tissue
Seldom bite
Females are larger and more aggressive than males
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Hamsters
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Which lab animal has the shortest gestation period?
Hamsters
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True or False, hamsters are virtually free from spontaneous diseases
True
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Hamsters are the only commonly used lab animal that ________.
Hibernates
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Define harderian glands
Glands hamsters use for grooming that are located behind their eyeballs
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What kind of teeth do hamsters have?
Hypsodont incisors
| No canine or premolars
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True or False, hamsters are not born with a full set of teeth
False
59
What do the cheek pouches in hamsters represent?
Evaginations of the lateral buccal wall
60
True or False, hamsters lack an intact lymphatic drainage passageway
True
61
What is the significance of hamsters having a large amount of brown adipose tissue?
It is used for temp regulation
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What environmental factors will make a hamster hibernate?
1) Exposure to cold
2) Restriction of food
3) Shortening light cycle
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What physiological changes occur when a hamster is hibernating?
1) Reduced heart rate
2) Reduced respiration rate
3) Decreased body temp
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How should you pick up a hamster?
Approach slowly until they are wide awake and then cup them into your hand or placed in a can
65
True or False, hamsters are coprophagic
True
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How do you sex hamsters?
Males have large fat pads that round off the rear end when viewing from above
Females have a more pointed appearance when viewing from above
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What diseases are hamsters susceptible of for research purposes?
1) Diabetes mellitus
2) Human leprosy
3) Brucellosis
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What is the normal temp of hamster?
96.9-99.7F
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What is the normal pulse of hamsters?
310-471
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What is the normal respiration rate of hamsters?
38-110
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What is the average adult weight in hamsters?
Males: 90-125g
Females: 95-140g
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What is the lifespan of hamsters?
2-3 years
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What is the estrous cycle length in hamsters?
4 days
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What is the gestation period in hamster?
15-18 days
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What is the litter size in hamsters?
5-9
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What is the weaning age in hamsters?
21 days
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The following are general characteristics of which lab animal?
Long and slim
Long tail
Long hindlimbs that allow the ability to stand nearly upright and jump relatively high
Both sexes have prominent sebaceous glands on their abdomen
Gerbils
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True or False, gerbils consume very little water in nature
True, they consume water solely from their food
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True or False, gerbils cannot be housed in groups
False, but must be done prior to sexual maturity
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True or False, you can restrain a gerbil by placing them on their backs
False, they will resist and may struggle
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What do gerbils do when fearful, startled or excited?
Thump their hind legs
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True or False, male gerbils assist in the care of young and should be left in cage with female
True
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What are gerbils prone to?
Seizures
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What is the normal temp of gerbils?
100.8F
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What is the normal pulse of gerbils?
260-600
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What is the normal respiration rate of gerbils?
85-160
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What is the average weight of adult gerbils?
Males: 60-100g
Females: 55-85g
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What is the life span of gerbils?
2-4 years
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What is the estrous cycle length in gerbils?
4-5 days
90
What is the gestation period of gerbils?
22-26 days
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What is the litter size of gerbils?
3-7
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What is the weaning age of gerbils?
21 days
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The following are general characteristics of which lab animal?
More hair per sq in than any other animal
Sensitive to humid climates
Require daily access to a dust bath
Chinchilla
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True or False, heatstroke is uncommon in chinchillas
False
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True or False, chinchillas can't vomit
True
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How do you properly restrain a chinchilla?
Cup in your hand or holding at the base of the tail close to body
97
True or False, you cannot hold a gerbil by its scruff
True
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What kind of teeth do chinchillas have?
Hypsodont incisors
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True or False, chinchillas are not coprophagic
False
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What type of research are chinchillas used for?
1) Auditory research
| 2) Sleep studies for NASA
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True or False, chinchillas have a vaginal plug after breeding
True
102
What do chinchillas use their front paws for?
Eating
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True or False, chinchillas are very vocal animals
False
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What are the different vocal sounds in chinchillas?
1) Coo when content
2) Bark when alarmed
3) Spit and growl when upset
4) Emit baby like cry when frightened or injured
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What should you do if a chinchilla gets loose?
Allow them to stop running and calm down before you try to restrain them
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What can happen if a chinchilla is handled to roughly or when they become agitated?
Fur slip
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What is the normal temp of chinchillas?
100.5-102.5F
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What is the normal pulse of chinchillas?
200-350
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What is the normal respiration rate of chinchillas?
45-80
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What is the average weight of adult chinchillas?
Males: 400-500g
Females: 450-800g
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What is the life span of chinchillas?
9-17 years
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What is the estrous cycle type and length of chinchillas?
Seasonal, polyestrous
| 41 days
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What is the gestation period of chinchillas?
111 days
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What is the litter size of chinchillas?
2-5
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What is the weaning age of chinchillas?
6-8 weeks
