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Hamsters Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 types of hamsters?

A

Syrian/Golden hamster and Chinese/striped hamster

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What is the scientific name of the Syrian/Golden hamster?

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Mesocricetus auratus

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3
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What is the scientific name of the Chinese/Striped hamster?

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Cricetulus griseus

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4
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Do you house hamsters together?

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No

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5
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Which is bigger, the Golden or the Chinese hamster?

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The Golden

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6
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How long will hamsters hibernate if the environment is cool and quiet?

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2-3 days

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7
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How much can hamsters run on wheels?

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5 miles/day

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8
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Which hamster is used more in research?

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Syrian/Golden

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9
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How are Chinese hamsters used in research?

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Type 1 juvenile diabetes and cytogenic studies b/c of low diploid number (22)

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10
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How are both hamster types used in research?

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Radiobiology

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11
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Where are the scent glands located on hamsters?

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Flank

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12
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What environment did hamsters originate in?

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Desert

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13
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How long do the buccal pouches of hamsters reach in their bodies?

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To the shoulder

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14
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What is the hamster gestation?

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15-16 days

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15
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What glands do hamsters have behind their eyes?

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Harderian glands

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16
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Which dental disease are hamsters susceptible to?

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Caries, or cavities/tooth decay

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17
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What is the hamster estrous cycle?

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4 days

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18
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Do hamsters have lymph or salivary glands in their cheek pouches?

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No

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19
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How should hamsters be bred?

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Only place female with male when breeding, and only 30 min max or the female will attack the male

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20
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What is the lifespan of hamsters?

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18 months to 2 years

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21
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How long is hamster weaning?

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21 days

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22
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Hamster babies are born with what?

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Full set of teeth

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23
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How long do you not disturb a mother hamster?

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10 days

24
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What are the housing requirements of hamsters?

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Adult hamsters over 100 g need 19 sq in and cage height of 6 in

25
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What is the ideal ambient temperature for hamsters?

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64-79 F

26
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What temperature causes hibernation?

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Less than 5 C

27
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How often are hamster cages cleaned?

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Weekly

28
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How much protein do hamsters need?

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16%

29
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Hamsters eat their poop for B vitamins, what is that called?

A

Coprophagia

30
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Before restraining a hamster, what should you make sure you do?

A

Always be sure it’s awake and aware of your presence,

31
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When a rodent is sick, what do you do with the temperature?

A

Raise it

32
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What is the max amount of blood you can take from a hamster?

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0.5-1.2 ml

33
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What is the total blood volume of hamsters?

A

6.8-12 ml

34
Q

What are 2 ways to collect blood in hamsters in a clinical setting?

A

Jugular vein or lateral metatarsal vein under anesthesia, or clipped toenail

35
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How can blood be collected in hamsters in a lab setting?

A

Retro-orbital sinus

36
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Where are meds injected into hamsters and what size needles are used?

A

SQ between shoulder blades or IP

23-27 G needle

37
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What is a good pre-med for hamsters?

A

Combo of Xylazine and Ketamine

38
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What is not recommended to do to hamsters before a surgery?

A

Fasting

39
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How is antibiotic associated Enterocolitis treated in hamsters? What does that disease cause?

A

Lactobacillus (in plain yogurt) supplements and fluids

Causes diarrhea, anorexia, dehydration, hemorrhagic ileocolitis on necropsy

40
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What is the most common spontaneous disease of hamsters? What bacteria causes it and how do they get it?

A

Wet tail
Desulfovibrio spp
Fecal oral route, stress of weaning, overcrowding, diet change or transportation. Usually affects young animals, high mortality

41
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What are signs of wet tail in hamsters? How is it treated?

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Poor hair coat, diarrhea, dehydration, rectal prolapse

Poor prognosis, can try tetracycline

42
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What is the most common hamster disease? What does it cause?

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Amyloidosis

Causes amyloid deposits in glomeruli of kidneys

43
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What are symptoms of Amyloidosis in hamsters?

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Anorexia, poor hair coat, depression, renal failure with age, 85% of hamsters get it

44
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What does Staph cause in hamsters?

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Lesions and dermatitis

45
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What is a zoonotic disease humans can get from hamsters? What does it cause?

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Campylobacter jejunii, asymptomatic in hamsters

Causes diarrhea in humans

46
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What drug is used to treat demodex in hamsters?

A

Amitraz (Mitaban)

Not very common in hamsters

47
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What drug is used to treat dwarf tapeworms in hamsters? Is it zoonotic?

A

Praziquantel or Thiabendazole

Yes, highly zoonotic

48
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Where do tumors in hamsters frequently spawn from?

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Endocrine system or alimentary canal

49
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What 3 drugs are used to treat pinworms in hamsters?

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Ivermectin, Piperazine, Thiabendazole

50
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What can happen if the 16% protein requirement in the hamster diet is met?

A

They can have alopecia

51
Q

Why shouldn’t mice and hamsters be housed together?

A

Mice can transmit Sendai and PVM (Pneumonia virus of mice) to hamsters

52
Q

Wood shavings cause what on hamster feet?

A

Foot lesions

53
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Why should amitraz (mitoban) be used with caution?

A

It’s very toxic

54
Q

Are rodents omnivores or herbivores?

A

Omnivores

55
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Which antibiotic is contraindicated for hamsters?

A

Penicilin

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