Hamsters Flashcards
When will a hamster go into hibernation
Less than 48F
Where can hamsters be found?
Middle East and Asia in grassy steps. Nocturnal
Which gender of hamster has distinct flank glands?
Male
Which gender of hamster is bigger?
Female
What is a hamsters behavior?
Aggressive, terratorial, nocturnal
What temp should a hamster be kept at?
Room temp
What do hamsters eat?
Vegies fruit and rodent pellets
What are three common medical problems in hamsters?
Diarrhea, tyzzers disease and degenerative renal and hepatic disease
What causes diarrhea in hamsters?
Use of predominatly G(+) anti biotics
What is proliferative ileitis? Aka wet tail
Bacterial intestinal infection caused by lawsonia intracellularis
What age does proliferative ileitis affect hamsters?
3-10 week old hamsters
How do you treate proliferative ileitis?
Antibiotics and supportive therapy
What causes tyzzers disease in hamsters?
Clostridium polo form
What is tyzzers disease in hamsters?
Bacterial intestinal infection
What does tyzzers disease in hamsters do?
Diarrhea, depression, dehydration, death
