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Degu Flashcards

1
Q

Degus are also called what?

A

Brush tailed or trumpet tailed rats

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2
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How many elodont teeth do Degu’s have?

A

20

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3
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Which pets belong to the suborder hystricomorph?

A

Guinea pig and chinchillas

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4
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Degus have what shaped teeth?

A

Octodon

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5
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What animals are in hystricomorph suborder?

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Guinea pigs, chinchillas, and porcupines

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What is radicular vs aradicular teeth?

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Radicular teeth grow continuously until the animal is elderly. Aradicular teeth grow for the duration of the animal’s life.

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7
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What is the scientific name for degus?

A

Octodon degus

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8
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Where do degu’s come from?

A

Chile

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9
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Where do degu’s live in their natural habitat?

A

Underground burrows

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10
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Which exotic animals are social and live in groups?

A

Chinchilla, sugar glider, degus, mice, rats, guinea pigs

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How long do degus live in the wild and captivity?

A

15 years in the wild, 6-8 years in captivity

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12
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Degu babies are born:

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Precocious

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13
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What are degus used in research for?

A

Diabetes, circadian behavior, cataracts

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14
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Why do degus get yellow teeth?

A

From iron deposits, resulting in increased enamel strength

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15
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What 2 exotics are dichromatic?

A

Degus and chinchillas

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16
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Which gender degu does the most scent marking?

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Female

17
Q

What kind of ovulators are degus?

A

Spontaneous

18
Q

When should degus be bred?

A

6 months when they’re of appropriate weight

19
Q

What is the degu gestation?

A

87-93 days

20
Q

Which exotic has both male and female take care of pups?

A

Degus

21
Q

Degus should avoid foods high in what?

A

Fat, carbs and sugars

22
Q

Degus share what grooming practice with chinchillas?

A

Dust bath

23
Q

What is the most common reason degus go to the vet?

A

Dental disease

24
Q

What exotic pets can be picked up by their tail?

A

Rat, mouse, chinchilla, sugar glider

25
Q

Which exotics are most at risk of developing periodontal disease?

A

Ferrets, sugar gliders, hedgehogs

26
Q

Giving meds IP has the same absorption rate as what?

A

PO

27
Q

What does AAALAC (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care) do?

A

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.

28
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What does AAALAC (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care) do?

A

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.

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