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Guinea Pig Flashcards

1
Q

The Guinea pig is native to where

A

South America

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2
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Guinea pigs belong to the suborder __________.

A

Hystricognathi

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3
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The Guinea pig scientific name is

A

Cavia porcellus

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4
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In the pet industry the Guinea pig is referred to as a

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Cavy

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5
Q

Parturition is known as _________ in Guinea pigs

A

Farrowing

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6
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The male Guinea pig is known as a

A

Boar

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7
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A female Guinea pig is known as a

A

Sow

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8
Q

An unusual feature seen in blood smears from Guinea pigs is the presence of _________ _____

A

Kurloff cells

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9
Q

_____ distinct vocal patterns have been described in Guinea pigs

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11

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10
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The small gap between the premolars and molars in Guinea pigs is referred to as the

A

Diastema

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11
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A hole in the soft palate that represents the opening between the oropharynx and the rest of the pharynx in Guinea pigs is called

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Palatal ostium

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12
Q

Guinea pigs urine is __________ __________ and the PH is ___________

A

Highly crystalline
Alkaline

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13
Q

Guinea pigs have a large _______ _______ and it allows for easy visualization of internal ear structures and makes them a good animal model for_______ _____

A

Tympanic bulla
Audiology studies

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14
Q

Guinea pigs reach sexual maturity at ___ to ___ months of age

A

2 to 3

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15
Q

In attempt to avoid dystocia, a sow must be bred before the age of ___ months

A

6

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16
Q

What unique behavioral characteristic will sows show during estrus. It is a copulatory behavior characterized by arching of the back and swaying of hindquarters

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Lordosis

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17
Q

In Guinea pigs sows are non-seasonal polyestrous with an estrus cycle lasting ____ to ____ days

A

15-17

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18
Q

Ovulation in Guinea pigs is spontaneous with estrus lasting ___ to ____ hours

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6-11

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19
Q

______ ______ can be used to determine the stage of estrus in Guinea pigs

A

Vaginal cytology

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20
Q

Gestation periods in Guinea pigs can range from ____ to ___ days

A

57-72

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21
Q

Litter sizes in Guinea pigs can range from __ to ___ pups

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1-13

22
Q

The most common Guinea pig in both pet and laboratory animal Medicine is the

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English Guinea pig

23
Q

Guinea pigs are usually housed in?

A

Solid bottom stainless steel or plastic cages

24
Q

An optimal environmental temperatures for Guinea pigs is ___ to ___F and ___ to ___% humidity

A

65-79F
40-60%

25
Q

If a Guinea pig is deprived of vitamin C they will develop

A

Scurvy

26
Q

Improper handling Guinea pigs can result in

A

Thoracic compression, bruised lungs, or diaphragmatic hernia

27
Q

The primary reason Guinea pigs are not used extensively in biomedical research is their lack of

A

Readily accessible veins

28
Q

A maximum of 5-10ml per site is acceptable for

A

SQ injections

29
Q

IP injections should be no more than ___ mL

A

8

30
Q

No more than ___ should be administered IM

A

0.5

31
Q

Guinea pigs have thick skin so ____ guage needles are needed for most injection techniques

A

Large

32
Q

Most Guinea pigs need sedation or anesthesia before undergoing ______ _______

A

Blood collection

33
Q

The most common bacterial disease in Guinea pigs.

A

Pneumonia

34
Q

A disease commonly called Lumps. The bacterium is usually present in the conjunctiva and nasal cavity

A

Cervical Lymphadentitis

35
Q

This is most commonly associated with feeding unwashed vegetables and fecally contaminated food or water. The most common bacterial agent is salmonella typhirium

A

Bacterial Enteritis

36
Q

The causative agent is clostridium piliforme. Poor sanitation and overcrowding can cause this. Clinical signs include lethargy, rough hair coat, watery diarrhea, dehydration, and anorexia

A

Tyzzers disease

37
Q

This disease is most severe in Guinea pigs 1 and 3 weeks of age and the most common clinical signs are ocular discharge, photophobia, and reddened conjunctiva.

A

Conjunctivitis

38
Q

A viral injection found in 70-80% of Guinea pigs. Infection is associated with minimal pathogenic signs unless the animal is immunocompromised or under stress. The virus is spread by urine and saliva.

A

Cytomegalovirus

39
Q

Trichophyton mentagrophytes is the most common agent. Usually characterized by patchy alopecia of the face nose and ears, this has a high zoonotic potential

A

Ring worm

40
Q

Most commonly referred to as bumble foot and is common finding among Guinea pigs is the animal is obese.

A

Pododermatitis

41
Q

Untreated pododermatitis can lead to

A

Osteomyelitis

42
Q

Guinea pigs are highly susceptible to heat stress when environmental temperatures are above

A

85F and a high humidity above 70%

43
Q

_________ intensive breeding systems are commonly used with Guinea pigs

A

Polygamous

44
Q

Larger volumes of blood can be collected from the

A

jugular, femoral artery or vein, or the cranial vena cava

45
Q

Injections are usually given where on Guinea pigs

A

IM or SQ

46
Q

Acceptable euthanizing options for Guinea pigs are

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Carbon dioxide chamber, asphyxiation or administering an overdose of anesthetic

47
Q

What is the most common age related disorder in female cavies

A

Bilateral ovarian cysts

48
Q

What serious condition usually occurs in pregnant does that are stressed or obese

A

Pregnancy toxicity

49
Q

Guinea pigs can lose weight if denied which important component of nutrition

A

Coprophagia

50
Q

In what type of breeding system are board and sows allowed to remain together continuously

A

Intensive

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