Gerbils Flashcards

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What is neoplasia in gerbils?

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Ovarian and skin tumors

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Describe epileptic seizures in gerbils

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Congenital condition, can be caused by sensory stimulation, severity May range from dazed appearance with ear and whisker twitching to full blown convulsions

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What are five common medical problems in gerbils?

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Epileptic seizures, tux zeta disease, age related kidney and heart disease, neoplasia, facial eczema

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Where can be gerbils found?

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mongolia

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what are gerbils aka?

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sand rats

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what is tail slip?

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if picke dup by the tail, skin begins to slough off

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where are the gerbils sebacious glands?

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ventral abdominal

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do gerbils incisors continuously grow?

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yes

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what is the dental formula for gerbils?

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2(i1/1 c0/0 p0/0 m3/3)

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what is gerbil behavior/

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clean, friendly, curous, and quiet

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can gerbils live harmoniously with other gerbils?

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yes

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what is the gerbils mating behavior?

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monogomous

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what will gerbils do to warn of danger?

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stand up and drum their legs

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what is facial eczema?

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sore nose, nasal dermatitis, alopecia of skin around nares caused by harderian gland secretions

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what is tyzzer’s disease?

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caused by clostridium piliforme infection, causes diarrhea, depression, dehydration, sudden death

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