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Exam 2 Review Flashcards

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Behavior in hedgehogs where they foam at the mouth and distribute saliva over themselves; likely a defense/smell behavior and perhaps good for their skin

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Anointing behavior

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2 types of hedgehogs

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European and African(typically smaller)

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How do Chinchillas bathe?

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They roll around in finely ground powder/volcanic ash to get rid of excess oils and moisture in their fur

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What is odd about chinchillas as rodents?

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Their gestation period is 111 days and they average 2 babies per litter

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Of the exotic pets, one of the most researched and best choice for a happy, healthy pet

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Chinchillas

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Where do chinchillas originate

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South america; Andes mountain range

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Most common hamster breed

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Golden hamster (Chinese hamster is the 2nd most common)

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Most recommended first time pet as they’re easy to clean after, don’t bite much and have few diseases

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Gerbils

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Most popular gerbil breed

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Mongolian

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What is the Savannah cat hybrid breed a cross between?

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Serval x Domestic cat

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Common household Guinea pigs

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Abyssinian, Texel; Peruvian; Silkie

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Signs of illness in cats

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Anorexia and weight loss, haircoat change, straining to urinate, spraying, hiding in odd spots, fever (100-102.5 is normal), depression, blood in urine

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People describe this cat as a com inaction of a cat, dog and a monkey

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Bombay

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Born large and physically mature and are able to eat adult food immediately; usually only 1 to 2 offspring per gestation

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Guinea pigs

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Sizes can range from 1 lbs to 20+ lbs

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Rabbits

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Reportedly used to run cables through airplanes and skyscrapers

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Ferrets

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Can be tricky as a pet since they get sick easier, scare easier and are prone to hibernate if cold

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Hamster

18
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Conserve water well and urinate very little

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Gerbils

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By what age do female guinea pigs need to be bred of you plan to breed them and why this age?

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Prior to 7 months because the pelvic bones will semi-fuse and a C-section will be required

20
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What nutrient do guinea pigs and humans both require in their diets?

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Vitamin C

21
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What is a medical concern in female rabbits that are not spayed

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Uterine cancer

22
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What virus is 100% fatal in ferrets

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Distemper

23
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Are hamsters better off as singles or living in pairs

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Singles; hamsters are likely to fight each other and females are especially aggressive moreso than males

24
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How many registered cat breeds are there by the CFA

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42

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How many registered rabbit breeds are there by ARBA

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50

26
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Male ferrets are called

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Hobs

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Female ferrets are called

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Jills

28
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Examples of controversial cat breeds

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Manx (issues related to tailessness); Scottish fold (ear-related issues; any hybrid cat breed (savannah, cheeto, bengal, chausie, safari)

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Why are ferrets illegal in some places in the U.S.?

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Ferrets are illegal in Hawaii, Washington D.C. and California because people are afraid they could become invasive species if released in the wild (they’re true carnivores) and some thought they would breed with the black-footed ferret (which isn’t possible).

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Most popular cat breed in the US

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Persian

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Most popular native American cat breed

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Maine Coon

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What are special about koi

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They’re from Japan and are expensive and are required to live in a pond rather than a typical fish tank

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Why do we see less marine salt water tanks

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The fish are obtained from the wild using dynamite or cyanide (bad for the environment) and salt water tanks are notorious for being difficult to manage as it’s expensive and you have to provide precise measurements of pH and salinity

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Why are scottish folk cats controversial?

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They’re bred with cartilage issues in their joints as well as their ears; not well bred

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