Degu Flashcards
Degus are also called what?
Brush tailed or trumpet tailed rats
How many elodont teeth do Degu’s have?
20
Which pets belong to the suborder hystricomorph?
Guinea pig and chinchillas
Degus have what shaped teeth?
Octodon
What animals are in hystricomorph suborder?
Guinea pigs, chinchillas, and porcupines
What is radicular vs aradicular teeth?
Radicular teeth grow continuously until the animal is elderly. Aradicular teeth grow for the duration of the animal’s life.
What is the scientific name for degus?
Octodon degus
Where do degu’s come from?
Chile
Where do degu’s live in their natural habitat?
Underground burrows
Which exotic animals are social and live in groups?
Chinchilla, sugar glider, degus, mice, rats, guinea pigs
How long do degus live in the wild and captivity?
15 years in the wild, 6-8 years in captivity
Degu babies are born:
Precocious
What are degus used in research for?
Diabetes, circadian behavior, cataracts
Why do degus get yellow teeth?
From iron deposits, resulting in increased enamel strength
What 2 exotics are dichromatic?
Degus and chinchillas
Which gender degu does the most scent marking?
Female
What kind of ovulators are degus?
Spontaneous
When should degus be bred?
6 months when they’re of appropriate weight
What is the degu gestation?
87-93 days
Which exotic has both male and female take care of pups?
Degus
Degus should avoid foods high in what?
Fat, carbs and sugars
Degus share what grooming practice with chinchillas?
Dust bath
What is the most common reason degus go to the vet?
Dental disease
What exotic pets can be picked up by their tail?
Rat, mouse, chinchilla, sugar glider
Which exotics are most at risk of developing periodontal disease?
Ferrets, sugar gliders, hedgehogs
Giving meds IP has the same absorption rate as what?
PO
What does AAALAC (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care) do?
promote high standards of animal care, use, and well being and to enhance life sciences research and education through the accreditation process. Is the gold standard for accreditation.
What does AAALAC (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care) do?
promote high standards of animal care, use, and well being and to enhance life sciences research and education through the accreditation process. Conducts voluntary peer review evaluation of laboratory animal care facilities and programs, Is the gold standard for accreditation.
