clinical procedures of mice and rats Flashcards
most commercially made diets are nutritionally adequate for mice and rats
true
IM injections are a good injection spot for rats
false
mice enjoy being suspended in the air
false
diazepam, acepromazine, and xylazine can all be used in mice and rats
true
female mice/rats are more likely to fight than males
true
what is the max volume SQ for rats and mice
rats: 0.2ml/10g
mice: 0.8ml/10g
to obtain radiographs what must be used and what views are we taking?
anesthesia must be used and ventrodorsal and lateral view of the whole body
mice and rats should be maintained in environmental temperature of what? with humidity levels of
65-75F with humidity between 40-60%
when mice/rats are brought into the veterinary clinic, how should they be brought into the clinic?
brought in own cage
the preferred venipuncture site in rats is the
lat tail veins
what is the max volume IP for rats and mice?
rats: 0.2ml/10g
mice: 0.6ml/10g
most docile rats can be restrained with what type of gloves? How should aggressive rats be restrained
docile: latex
aggressive: leather or chain gloves
what size needle should be used when administering SQ fluids?
21 guage
what is the max volume of IM for rats and mice?
rats: 0.1-0.3ml/site
mice: 0.05ml/site
what must be used when toe clipping mice and rats
anesthesia
what 3 things can be used as a supplemental treat for mice and rats?
fruits, vegetables, and seeds
what is the max volume IV for rats and mice?
Rats: 0.05ml/10g
mice: 0.1ml/10g