Gerbils Flashcards
What is neoplasia in gerbils?
Ovarian and skin tumors
Describe epileptic seizures in gerbils
Congenital condition, can be caused by sensory stimulation, severity May range from dazed appearance with ear and whisker twitching to full blown convulsions
What are five common medical problems in gerbils?
Epileptic seizures, tux zeta disease, age related kidney and heart disease, neoplasia, facial eczema
Where can be gerbils found?
mongolia
what are gerbils aka?
sand rats
what is tail slip?
if picke dup by the tail, skin begins to slough off
where are the gerbils sebacious glands?
ventral abdominal
do gerbils incisors continuously grow?
yes
what is the dental formula for gerbils?
2(i1/1 c0/0 p0/0 m3/3)
what is gerbil behavior/
clean, friendly, curous, and quiet
can gerbils live harmoniously with other gerbils?
yes
what is the gerbils mating behavior?
monogomous
what will gerbils do to warn of danger?
stand up and drum their legs
what is facial eczema?
sore nose, nasal dermatitis, alopecia of skin around nares caused by harderian gland secretions
what is tyzzer’s disease?
caused by clostridium piliforme infection, causes diarrhea, depression, dehydration, sudden death