pt 11 (gerbil)

Question 1

2 types of research gerbils are used for

Answer 1

neurological and radiation studies

Question 2

2 types of gerbils

Answer 2

mongolian
fat-tailed

Question 3

genus name for gerbils

Answer 3

meriones unguiculatus

Question 4

estrus, gestation, weaning

Answer 4

estrus: 5 days
gestation: 25 days
weaning: 21 days
altricious

Question 5

T/F gerbils are born fully furred and can forage for food on their own within hours of birth

Answer 5

false

Question 6

after mating should you remove the male gerbil from the cage

Answer 6

no

Question 7

is a lump on the back of the neck most likely a tumor or abscess

Answer 7

tumor

Question 8

what condition has an inflamed nose? can is spread? what is the treatment?

Answer 8

sore nose; can spread to face, forelegs, ventral abdomen; antibiotic

Question 9

3 non-infectious diseases of gerbils

Answer 9

• scent gland tumors or abscesses
• barbering or tail
• sore nose

Question 10

do all gerbils have seizures? how can the number of seizures be reduced in those that have them?

Answer 10

not all - epileptic; caused by excitement - be gentle and slow with them

Question 11

how does barbering differ compared to mice

Answer 11

its only in the tail

Question 12

there is a small lump on the belly of a gerbil, is his belly button an outie?

Answer 12

tumor or sebaceous gland

Question 13

2 causes of diarrhea in gerbils

Answer 13

tyzzers
salmonellosis

Question 14

how to pick up a gerbil

Answer 14

scoop up and then scratch - do not grab tail the fur will slip

Question 15

diurnal

Answer 15

active during the day

Question 16

is a gerbil or hamster better for a kid

Answer 16

gerbil

Question 17

how do you draw blood from a gerbil compared to hamster

Answer 17

same as mouse but not tail

Question 18

normal temperature

Answer 18

97-99 F

Question 19

life span of gerbil

Answer 19

2-3 years