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Ferrets Flashcards

1
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Ferrets diet

A

Carnivores
Free feed because they eat small meals throughout the day
Lots of fresh water to metabolize proteins

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2
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When do ferrets mature

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6-12 months

First spring after birth

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3
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When do ferrets get spayed / neutered and vaccination / anal glands removed

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Spayed and neutered by 6 weeks of age

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4
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Gastrointestinal time

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3-6 hours from eating to excretion

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5
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Problems with ferrets

Why is it good to ferret proof home?

A 
Escape artists 
Need to be supervised all the time 
Chew on cords, carpet 
Get stuck in vents / recliner 
Go under fridge/stove
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6
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What to put in cage

A

Lots of towels, pillows , pillow cases
Get water container that attaches to cage
Liter box. Can be liter trained

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7
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Why should a feret be in natural lighting

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Controls shedding
Weight changes - lose 30% body weight in winter, gain back in spring
Stress
Reproduction

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8
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How often do ferrets sleep and play

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Sleep 20 hours

Play 4 hours

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9
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What did ferrets do before house pet

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Hunted rabbits and rodents

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10
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How to hold

A

Scruff them

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11
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How to train

A

Food motivated
Feretone
Treats

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12
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What to do when the bite into you

A

Push corners of mouth
Flick nose
Make loud noises

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13
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Ferret illnesses

A 
Nausea 
Anorexia 
Canine distemper 
Prolapse 
Rabies 
Sensitivities to vaccine
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14
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Treatments

A

Benadryl before vaccine

Deepened for ear mites

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15
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Insulinoma

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Weakness
Unresponsiveness
Seizures

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16
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Pancreatic tissue issues

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Hypoglycemia- tumor on pancreas so insulin cells produce excessive amount of of insulin

17
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Female ferret

A

Jil

18
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Male ferret

A

Hob

19
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Baby ferret

A

Kit

20
Q

Jill’s and heat

A

If they don’t come out of heat it can kill them.

You can induce ovulation with Jill jab

21
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Cat fanciers association

A

Association that fights to preserve and promote pedigreed breeds

22
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Problems after cat birth

A

Metritis
Mastitis
Hemorrhage
Eclampsia

23
Q

Gestation period of cats

A

65 days

24
Q

DNA tests in cats

A

Hip dysplasia
Polycystic kidney disease
Metabolic issues
Spinal muscular dystrophy

25
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Hip dysplasia

A

Siamese
Persian
Maine Coon

26
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Spinal muscular dystrophy

A

Maine coon

27
Q

Heart disease

A

Bengal

28
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Maine Coon

A

Official cats of Maine
Adapted for older climates
Dog like, intelligent

29
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Abyssinian

A

One of the oldest cat breeds
Short hair
Thought to be from Egypt
Loyal/intelligent

30
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Birman

A

No undercoat

Playful, quiet

31
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Persian

A

Long hair
Brachycephalic
Sweet, gentle

32
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Manx

A

Short
No tail
Rump higher than shoulders

Animal Husbandry Block 2 (3 decks)

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