Ferrets Flashcards
1
Q
life span
A
5-6 years
2
Q
what does it mean when they’re an obligate carnivores
A
higher need for meat and protein
3
Q
Hob
A
intact mle
4
Q
Jill
A
intact female
5
Q
sprite
A
spayed female
6
Q
anaphylaxis
A
severe reaction that is life threatning
7
Q
hobble, gib
A
castrated male
8
Q
gestation
A
6 weeks
9
Q
2 vaccines to receive
A
rabies, distemper
10
Q
what should you be aware of in regarding to caging ferrets
A
like to escape, need tiny holes. Specific caging for them.
11
Q
2 good toys
A
pvc pipes, climbing toys
12
Q
2 bad toys
A
rubber, foam
13
Q
common way to restrain
A
scruffing (racking out)
14
Q
IM sites
A
lumbar muscles, larger muscles of the leg
15
Q
IV veins
A
cephalic, lateral saphenous, jugular
