Guinea pigs Flashcards
1
Q
LIfespan
A
5-8yrs
2
Q
Number of digits
A
Four on forefeet and three on pelvic feet
3
Q
Type of teeth
A
Elodont
Aradicular
Hypsodont
4
Q
Boar butt
A
Rectal pouch between scrotal outpouch and anus that can get impacted
5
Q
Bacteria in guts
A
Clostridium and lactobacilli
6
Q
Female anatomy
A
Pelvic symphysis is fibrocartilaginous and a gap is present close to parturition
7
Q
Why is it challenging to spay on midline
A
Short suspensory ligament
8
Q
WHy are males difficult to castrate
A
Open inguinal ring so can see into abdominal cavity and testicles migrate in and out of abdominal cavity
9
Q
Accessory sex glands
A
All four
Prostate
Bulbourethral
Coagulating gland
Seminal vesicles
10
Q
Why do you not house guinea pigs and rabbits
A
Rabbits are Bordatella bronchiseptica carriers
