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Hamsters Flashcards

1
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2 species of hamsters used in research

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  1. Golden/Syrian hamster

2. Chinese hamster

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Scientific name of the Golden/Syrian hamster

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Mesocricetus auratus

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3
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Scientific name of the Chinese hamster

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Cricetulus griseus

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4
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The smallest species of hamsters

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Dwarf

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5
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A long haired Golden/Syrian hamster is aka

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teddy bear hamster

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6
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Average weight of a Golden hamster

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120 g

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7
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Average weight of a Chinese hamster

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30 g

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8
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These type of hamsters are used in research of infx dz, cancer, immunology, and cardiomyopathy

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Syrian

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9
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These type of hamsters are used in research of diabetes and genetics

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Chinese

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10
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of chromosomes that hamsters have

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22

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11
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Hamsters are resistant to rad poisoning so they are considered

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radioresistant

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12
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Unlike other rodents, hamsters are

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solitary animals

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13
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Because they are sound sleepers, they should be _______ when handled

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awake

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14
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Hamsters can run up to 5 miles a day on these

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Exercise wheels

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15
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Low light, short days, cooler temps, and quietness can induce

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hibernation

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16
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Hibernation usually lasts for

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2-3 days

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17
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Average life span

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18-24 mos

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18
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Normal temp

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101-103

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19
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Normal pulse

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300-500 BPM

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20
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Normal RR

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35-135 RPM

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21
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Normal gestation

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15 days

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22
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Average litter size

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5-9 pups

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23
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Housing temp

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18-26 degrees celsius

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24
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Light:Dark

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12:12

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25
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Humidity

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30-70%

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Air exchange

27
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These are void of glands and appear to be immunologically privileged sites

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Cheek pouches

28
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Hamsters have _______ incisors

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hypsodontic

29
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Hamsters have a high percentage of this kind of fat

30
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Located on their sides
Used to mark territory and involved in mating
Prominent in males

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Flank glands

31
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Are males or females larger?

32
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How many pairs of mammary glands do they have?

33
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Predominant WBC

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Lymphocytes

34
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Common in RBCs

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polychromasia

35
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Their urine is _______ because it appears turbid and milky from small crystals

36
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Sexual maturity

37
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How often do females cycle?

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every 4 days

38
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Hamsters are what type of ovulators?

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spontaneous

39
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Pups are weaned at

40
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Females will attack males when they aren’t in

41
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Females don’t have a fertile postpartum

42
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You should not disturb pups for the first _-__ days to help prevent cannibalism and litter abandonment

43
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Hamsters need pelleted food that is high in

44
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Hamsters perform this to recycle vitamin B

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coprophagy

45
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Most common form of venipuncture

A

retro-orbital

46
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Because of their aggressiveness, hamsters should be _____ prior to blood draws

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anesthetized

47
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Max IP inj

48
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Max SQ inj

49
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Max IM inj

50
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Max IV inj.

51
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Max PO dose

52
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Best way to handle a hamster

53
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AKA proliferative iletitis
Caused by stress and a bacteria
C/S profuse D+, wt loss, irritability
Young hamsters are prone

54
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Zoonotic dz where a hamster is usually asymptomatic

Caused by a bacteria and has high incidence

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Campylobacteriosis

55
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Rarely seen in hamsters

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Salmonella

56
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Usually subclinical signs and has zoonotic potential

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Lymphocytic choriomeningitis

57
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Caused by the Pasteurella pneumotropica

58
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This is caused by certain antibiotics because they alter the normal flora in the gut
Iatrogenic

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Antibiotic-Associated enterocolitis

59
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Best antibiotic for pocket pets

60
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Enucleation of the eye is suggested for this health condition

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Ruptured eye

61
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A result in a low protein diet

62
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4 types of parasites that affect hamsters

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  1. pinworms
  2. demodex
  3. tapeworms
  4. protozoa
63
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2 protozoa that affect hamsters

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  1. giardia

2. trichamonas

64
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Euthanasia method used in research

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Overdose of CO2

Animal Tech IV - Pocket Pets (8 decks)

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