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1
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Isoflurane can be used in ferrets for anesthesia but sevoflurane cannot. True or false?

A

False

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Just as in a cat, a ferret can be restrained by scruffing the neck or using the “burrito” technique. True or false?

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True

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3
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The use of heartworm preventative in ferrets is off label. True or false?

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True

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Which statement is true about insulinomas in ferrets?

  • The blood glucose level is low and the insulin level is high.
    • The blood glucose level is low and the insulin level is low.
    • The blood glucose level is high and the insulin level is low.
A

The blood glucose level is low and the insulin level is high.

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Which of the following is not a potentially zoonotic ferret disease?

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Parvovrius

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6
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The ferret has 13 thoracic vertebrae. True or false?

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False, they have 15

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The distinctive odor of the ferret comes from the anal glands. True or false?

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False, it is from the oil glands

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8
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Ferrets have sweat glands. T/F

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False

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9
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The limiting hole diameter for a ferret is two inches. True or false?

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False, it is usually less then one inch

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10
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There is no approved distemper or rabies vaccine that can be used in ferrets. True or false?

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False, both are suitable for ferrets

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11
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What is the gestation length of a ferret according to this textbook?

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41-42 days

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12
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Which animal has a longer intestinal tract, the cat or the ferret?

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Cat

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13
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What is the technical term for green slime disease?

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Epizootic catarrhal enteritis

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14
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When a ferret has a tumor, which gland is most commonly involved?

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Adrenal gland

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15
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What products (2) can be used off-label in ferrets for flea control?

A

Advantage and Revolution

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16
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What is the normal lifespan of a ferret according to your textbook?

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5-7 years

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17
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Where is the best place to put an intraosseous catheter in a ferret?

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femur

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18
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Which rodent has no gallbladder?

A

Rat

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19
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Which rodent is prone to seizures?

A

Gerbil

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20
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Which rodent has glands that produce a porphyrin stain?

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Rat

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21
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In rats, mice, gerbils, and hamsters which teeth are open-rooted?

A

Incisors

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22
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In what animal can improper restraint lead to a tail degloving injury?

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Gerbil

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23
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Which rodent has the most pairs of mammary glands?

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Hamster

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24
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Which small rodent has cheek pouches?

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Hamster

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25
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Which of the small rodents has the shortest life span?

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Hamster

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26
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Which rodent has the shortest gestation period?

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Hamster

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27
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Which rodent has the smallest litter size?

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Hamster

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28
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Which rodent forms monogamous pairs?

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Gerbil

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29
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Of the options below, which bedding is considered the best?

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Absorbent paper products manufactured to be used for bedding

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30
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What is the cellophane tape test used for in rodents?

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Detection of pinworms

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31
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What is the most common cause of malocclusion in rodents?

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Hereditary

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32
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Unless raised together when young, which male rodents should not be housed together? (3 answers)

A

Mice, hamsters and gerbils

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33
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Females of which rodent are most likely to cannibalize their young when stressed?

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Hamster

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34
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Which animal(s) can safely be restrained and picked up by grasping the base of the tail?

A

Mice and rats

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35
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In which rodent is a “smile” an indication of proper restraint?

A

Hamster

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36
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Which antibiotic is commonly used for infections in small rodents?

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Enrofloxacin

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37
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Rats, mice, and gerbils share the same dental formula but the hamster has a different one. True or false?

A

False, they all have the same one

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38
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How is sex determination made in small rodents?

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Anogenital distance is greater in males then females

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39
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Where can an IV injection be given in a small rodent?

A

Tail vein

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40
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Small rodents are not coprophagic. True or false?

A

False

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41
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Small rodents are considered to be seasonally polyestrus, induced ovulators. True or false?

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False, they are spontaneous ovulators

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42
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While commonly sold in pet shops, exercise wheels are not recommended for small rodents. True or false?

A

False

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43
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Mange in the rat is possible but is a rare occurrence, whereas it is a common occurrence in gerbils. True or false?

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False, it is possible but it is rare in gerbils and rats

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44
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Which statement is true about barbering?

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It is common in female mice

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45
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Neoplasia is not typically seen in small rodents. True or false?

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False

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46
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As with a physical examination in a dog or cat, a temperature should be taken in a small rodent. True or false?

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False , thermometer will be too big

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47
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In which rodent can the anterior vena cava be used for venipuncture?

A

Rat

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48
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White paper towels are a recommended post-surgical bedding after a wound has been treated to provide a clean substrate, better drainage, and allow for easy visualization. True or false?

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True

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49
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Blood can be collected retro-orbitally in small rodents. True or false?

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True

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50
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The restraint technique for rats, mice, hamsters, and gerbils is the same. True or false?

A

False

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51
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The number one killer of a small rodent undergoing surgery is:

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Hypothermia

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52
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Rodents will attempt to chew sutures or bandages so an E-collar may be needed. True or false?

A

True

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53
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In the hind feet of chinchillas which digits are rudimentary?

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One and five

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54
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Which teeth are absent in the chinchilla?

A

Canines

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55
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Which statement about the Chinchilla is true?

  • Chinchillas do not have a pancreas
  • Their pancreas is multilobulated
  • They have two pancreas
A

Their pancreas is multilobulated

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56
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Chinchillas do not have anal glands.

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False

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57
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What is the gestation period of a chinchilla according to your Exotic Animal textbook?

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110-138 days

58
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Chinchillas need a special bath called a dust bath.

59
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Digit one is absent in the front feet of chinchillas. True or false?

60
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Just as in the cat, the chinchilla has teeth with open roots. True or false?

A

False, cats don’t have open roots

61
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Which statement is true about male chinchillas’ sex organs?
* They have testicles descended in the scrotum and an S-shaped penis.
* They have undescended testicles, the scrotum is absent, and a S-shaped penis.
* They lack an epididymis, testicles, and scrotum.

A

They have undescended testicles, the scrotum is absent, and a S-shaped penis.

62
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The chinchilla is similar to a horse in that it requires a lot of roughage in its diet. True or false?

63
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Hairballs are a common problem in chinchillas. True or false?

64
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Chinchillas are very prone to hypothermia. True or false?

A

False, they are prone to hyperthermia

65
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Which statement is true about chinchilla restraint?

  • They usually require sedation to handle.
  • They can be scruffed like a ferret or cat.
  • They should never be scruffed.
A

They should never be scruffed

66
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It is not uncommon for a chinchilla to have a heart rate of 200 bpm. True or false?

67
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With regard to general anesthesia in chinchillas, parenteral agents are preferred over gas anesthesia. True or false?

68
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Which site is the most common site for venipuncture in the chinchilla?

A

Jugular vein

69
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Just like chinchillas, guinea pig young are born precocious. T/F?

70
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A guinea pig should always be restrained using two hands. T/F?

71
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As in other rodents, the anogenital distance is a reliable sex indicator in guinea pigs. T/F?

72
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What is an intact male guinea pig called

73
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What is a group pf guinea pigs called

74
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What is a young guinea pig called

75
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What is a intact female guinea pig called

76
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What are the intramuscular injections given in guinea pigs

77
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What is the common coccidian in guinea pigs

A

Cyrptosporidium

78
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What medication cannot be given to guinea pigs

A

Penicillin

79
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What anesthetic is recommended in guinea pigs

A

Isoflurane

80
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What causes “lumps” in guinea pigs

A

Abcessed lymph nodes

81
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What Vitamin is essential in guinea pigs

82
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What indicates breeding has occured in guinea pigs

A

copulatory plug

83
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They are large, mononuclear, granular lymphocytes that may be seen on evaluation of peripheral blood smears of guinea pigs

A

Kurloff cells

84
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What is unique about the brain of a hedgehog?

A

Their brain is small and primitive, smooth with no fissures. The sensory areas are well developed

85
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What order of animals does the hedgehog belong in

A

Insectivora

86
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How is pregnancy detected in the hedgehog

A

By monitoring body weight, if she has gained more then 50 g within three weeks of being with a male, she is considered pregnant

87
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Why must a female hedgehog be left alone 5-10 days after parturition?

A

She might cannibalize, kill or abandon her newborns if she is in any stress or is disturbed

88
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If a baby hedgehog is orphaned, what can it be fed?

A

Can be fed puppy or kitten milk replacer

89
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How many teeth does a hedgehog have?

90
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When a hedgehog is frightened, what do the quills do?

A

the spines will stay erected and vibrate

91
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Which word best describes a hedgehog’s behavior?

92
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what defense mechanisms does a hedgehog exhibit

A

they hiss and spit and will roll into a ball with quills erect

93
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what is self anointing

A

they groom scents onto their quills, biting, tugging and producing a lot of saliva and contorted positions. looks like they’re having a seizure

94
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What is the ideal temperature at which to keep a hedgehog

95
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A hedgehog be litter box trained and can use self clumping litter

96
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water bottles preferred for a water source instead of a water bowl?

A

true, if a bowl is used and they climb inside, they can drown

97
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progressive ataxia, weight loss , then paralysis and death are clinical signs of wobbling hedgehog syndrome

98
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what is a common clinical sign of liver disease in hedgehogs

99
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what are the common mites found in hedgehogs

A

Caparina and Chorioptes

100
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the testes of the hedgehog are intra abdominal. T/F

101
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Live food should not be fed to hedgehogs bc they require low protein diet. t/f ?

102
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bc of the density of the spines, hedgehogs do not get ringworm. t/f?

103
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Ophthalmological problems in hedgehogs are usually self inflicted. t/f?

104
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Neoplasia is rare in hedgehogs. t/f?

105
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a hedgehog can make noises that may be confused with abnormal respiratory sounds. t/f?

106
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Venipuncture in hedgehogs usually requires anesthesia. t/f?

107
Q

Compared to other rodents, degus are long lived. t/f?

108
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the cheek teeth of the degu have a figure 8 shape t/f?

109
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just like rabbits, degus produce and consume night feces

110
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which statement about degus is false?

  • Pressure to the prepuce causes extrusion of the penis
    -they have intra abdomonal testicles
    -females have 4 mammary glands
    -males have a scrotum
A

males have a scrotum

111
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Just as in other rodents , the male degus engages in more scent marking then females. t/f ?

112
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what is the gestation period of degus?

113
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Which statement about degu reproduction is true?

  • the female has a post partum estrus
  • young are born hairless
    -males will cannibalize their young
    -only the females take care of the young
A

the female has a post partum estrus

114
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with regard to husbandry, both degus and chinchillas require all of the following except

A
  • Aromatic shavings to control odor
115
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Just like rabbit, the degu requires vitamin C supplementation. t/f?

116
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one of the most common problems seen in degus is dental disease, t/f?

117
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how long should a degu be fasted prior to anesthesia ?

118
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skunks have a keen sense of sight but poor hearing ability , t/f?

119
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skunks cannot legally be kept as pets in all US states. t/f?

120
Q

a skunk has 40 teeth. t/f

121
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a skunk can get both canine and feline distemper. t/f?

122
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Ketamine and dexmedetomidine are not safe to use in skunks for sedation. t/f

123
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cystocentesis in a skunk requires sedation. t/f?

124
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at what age are skunks descented ?

125
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are adult skunks housed best alone or with cage mates?

126
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Are skunks omnivores, herbivores or carnivores?

127
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the most common clinical presentation seen in skunks is obesity

128
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There is close relationship between hepatic lipidosis ad obesity in skunks

129
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the restraint of skunk is similar to what animal

130
Q

What lungworm can be found in skunks

A

Crenosoma mephitidis

131
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What vaccines are manufactured for use in skunks

132
Q

zoonotic diseases one can contract from skunks are

A

rabies and visceral larva migrans

133
Q

which of the following accurately describes a sugar glider

A

Nocturnal, marsupial arboreal, social

134
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restraint using a small cloth bag is recommended when handling a fractious sugar glider, t/f?

135
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a large face mask can be used as an induction chamber for anesthetizing a sugar glider. t/f?

136
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bc of their calm nature, venipuncture can frequently be performed without chemical restraint in a sugar glider . t/f?

137
Q

the gestation period of the praire dog is the same as the domestic dog. t/f?

A

false, it is 30 days

138
Q

due to their aggressive nature, prairie dogs should be singly housed. t/f

A

false, they are very sociable and best kept in pairs or more

139
Q

the prairie dog is primarily a carnivore t/f?

A

false, they are herbivores

140
Q

venipuncture is typically performed after the prairie dog is sedated t/f ?

141
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IV injections in prairie dogs are typically performed using towel restraint. t/f?

A

false , usually requires sedation unless animal is severely debilitated

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