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Ferrets and Chinchillas Flashcards

1
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European ferret

A

Mustela putorius

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2
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Black footed ferret

A

Mustela nigripes

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3
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Order of ferrets

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Carnivora

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4
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Family of ferrets

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Mustelidae

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5
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Produce strong odor in ferrets

A

sebaceous glands

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6
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This procedure may alleviate some odor from ferrets, but not completely

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Anal sacculectomy (descenting)

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7
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With ferrets, are the males or females bigger?

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Males

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8
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Determining sex of a ferret is done by

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anogenital distance

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9
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Female ferrets are _________ ovulators

A

induced

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10
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Gestation period of ferrets

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41-42 days

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11
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Breeding season for ferrets is

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March to August

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12
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Fertility in ferrets depends on

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photoperiod

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13
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This can happen to female ferrets when they remain in estrus and causes bone marrow suppression

A

Estrogen Toxicity

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14
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How many deciduous teeth do ferrets have? Permanent?

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30 deciduous

34 adults

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15
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The word ferret means

A

“little thief”

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16
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____________ and aggression are common play

A

chattering

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17
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An adult, intact male ferret is called

A

Hobs

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18
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An adult, intact female ferret is called

A

Jills

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19
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Spayed female ferrets are called

A

Sprites

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20
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Altered male ferrets are called

A

Gibs

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21
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Juvenile ferrets are called

A

Kits

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22
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Vasectomized male ferrets are called

A

Hoblets

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23
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Groups of ferrets in the wild are called

A

Businesses

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24
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Common when introducing new ferrets

A

Bullying

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25
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Since ferrets do not have sweat glands, they are predisposed to

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hyperthermia

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26
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When it comes to a ferrets diet, they are considered strict

A

carnivores

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27
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Since ferrets are strict carnivores, their diets should be high in

A

protein and fat

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28
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Ferret diets should be low in ______ and ________________

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fiber and carbs

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29
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Ferrets are predisposed to

A

gingivitis

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30
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Average life span of ferrets

A

5-8 yrs

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31
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Average temp of ferrets

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100-104 F

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32
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Average HR of ferrets

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180-250 BPM

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33
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Average RR of ferrets

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30-40 RPM

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34
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What’s the best way to restrain a ferret?

A

Scruffing

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35
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The only zoonotic documented disease of ferrets that is more commonly spread from humans to ferrets
No vax

A

Influenza (Orthomyxovirus)

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36
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Lepto, Listeriosis, Salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis, tuberculosis, rabies, and cryptosporidiosis are all disease that have potential to be ____________ in ferrets

A

zoonotic

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37
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A disease in ferrets that is almost always fatal in ferrets and a vaccine is available for ferrets
C/S: mucopurulent ocular and nasal discharge, hyperkeratosis of footpads, anorexia, and neuro/resp signs

A

Canine Distemper

38
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An intestinal obstruction that is common in ferrets because they are inquisitive
C/S: lethargic, palpable mass, bruxism

A

FBO (foreign body obstruction)

39
Q

Gnashing teeth from side to side and frothing at the mouth

Sign of pain

40
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AKA the “Green Slime Dz”
A debilitating, viral dz that affects the sm. intestines of young and old ferrets and is highly contagious from introducing new, young ferrets
C/S: progressive wasting, green and mucousy D+, dehydration

A

ECE (Epizootic Catarral Enteritis)

41
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These are rare with ferrets, but a fecal is recommended every year

A

Endoparasites

42
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A common malignancy in ferrets that may involve lymph nodes, spleen, liver, kidneys, lungs, and bone marrow

43
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A new emerging dz in ferrets that causes severe muscle inflammation (rapidly progressive and fatal)

A

Myofacitis

44
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Presented as a derm issue in ferrets

C/S: hair loss, behavior changes, prostatic cysts in males, vulvular enlargement in females

A

Hyperadrenocorticism

45
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A challenging dz in ferrets that is cancer of the pancreas and leads to increases in insulin production

A

Insulinoma

46
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How often should distemper be boostered in ferrets?

47
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At what age should ferrets get their first 3 Distemper vax?

A

8, 11, and 14 weeks

48
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When should ferrets have their rabies boostered?

49
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At what age can a ferret be vaxed for rabies?

50
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What heartworm preventative can you use for ferrets?

51
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When should an OHE or castration be done in ferrets?

52
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Best yield for phlebotomy in ferrets

53
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Order of chinchillas

54
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Family of chinchillas

A

Chinchilladae

55
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Where are chinchillas native to?

A

Andes mtns

56
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Most common chinchilla in the pet trade

A

Chinchilla lanigera

57
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Chinchila species that is facing extinction in the wild

A

Chinchilla brevicaudata

58
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Chinchillas are resistant to __________ because of their dense fur

A

ectoparasites

59
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Chinchillas use their large ears for

A

thermoregulation

60
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Chichillas have teeth that are ___________ and malocclusions are common

A

hypsodontic

61
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How do you determine sex of a chinchilla?

A

Anogenital distance

62
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How long is the gestation of chinchillas?

A

110-138 days

63
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How many kits do chinchillas have?

64
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How many litters can a female chinchilla have annually?

65
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Chinchillas are born

A

precocious

66
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The most reliable way to determine if a female is in heat is by recognizing

A

the behavior of the male

67
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When it comes to a chinchilla’s environment, it should have _________ humidity and _________ heat

68
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What type of bath should chinchillas have to keep their skin and hair coat healthy?

69
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Aspen chips or newspaper can be used as _______ for chinchilla cages

70
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Chinchillas are considered this because of their diet

A

Herbivores

71
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You should supplement a chinchilla’s diet with

A

pelleted food

72
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A common problem in chinchillas that is AKA slobbers

C/S: anorexia, pawing at the mouth, buccal ulcerations, sharp ridges on molar-like teeth

A

Malocclusions

73
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Esophageal impaction in chinchillas

74
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Diet related problem in chinchillas

75
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Hair ball

A

trichobezoar

76
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Inflammation of the small intestines in chinchillas

77
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Problem in chinchillas that is caused by low fiber in the diet

A

Constipation

78
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A virulent food borne disease of chinchillas but is rare and causes neurologic symptoms

A

Listeria monocytogenes

79
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A nematode infection present in CSF that chinchillas may be exposed to through contaminated hay
A raccoon parasite related to T.canis

A

Baylisascaris procyonis

80
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This may occur in chinchillas that are overcrowded and have poor ventilation
O2 treatment and abx may be needed

81
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Chinchillas are usually active at

82
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Large portion of fur can be released in times of stress, so scruffing is not recommended

83
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Average temp of a chinchilla

84
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Average HR of a chinchilla

A

200-350 BPM

85
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Average RR of a chinchilla

86
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Average life span of a chinchilla

87
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Chinchillas live in groups in the wild called

88
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Baby chinchillas are called

89
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With chinchillas, ____________ tend to be larger than __________

A

females, males

90
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Best yield for blood in chinchillas

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