Lab mice research and handling Flashcards
1
Q
gestation length of mice
A
18.5-21 days
2
Q
handling mice
A
- cupping
- lifting
- scruffing
3
Q
common injection sites in mice
A
- Subcutaneous (SQ) – under the skin in the subcutaneous space
- Intraperitoneal (IP) – into the peritoneal cavity
- Intravenous (IV) – into the vein, usually tail vein
4
Q
how to determine the sex of the mice/
A
the distance between the ano-genitals
males have a longer distance
5
Q
what day do you wean the pups?
A
after 21 days of birth
6
Q
common health issues of mice
A
- fighting
- fur mites
- barbering
- obesity
- overgrown teeth
- age-related to cancers
