Food
When should you feed your animal
what are the 4 fur types?
rex, satin, normal, wool/angora
What is a baby guinea pig?
pup
What should notice everyday to avoid any big health problems?
Observe your critters behavior
rabbit regulate their body temperature through this body part?
ears
when should i give my animal a treat
morning, once a day
satin coats are a product of recessive sheen which causes fur to be slightly smaller in diameter than normal fur. which causes the transparency to the coat
what is special about a white crested?
It has a white rosette on its head
you should check you critters cage for this everyday.
healthy dropping and plenty of water
where is the crown on a guinea pig?
top of the head
can my animal have meats
no, they are herbivores
Name 2 breed with angora/wool fur?
american fuzzy lop, french angora, english angora, jersey wooly, giant angora, lionhead, satin angora
what type of shavings should you not use and why?
cedar because the oils from cedar wood can give a guinea pig infections
what is sore hocks and how do you treat it?
sore hocks is a scab/raw skin on the back foot from fur being rubbed off from all wire cage, treated by an antibacterial ointment and something to rest on.
what is the name of the section in the middle of the spine?
lion
true or false
if food is stored more that 4 weeks it may lose its quality or become rancid
true
What is agouti fur?
Coloring that when you blow into the fur you see rings of color.
What is the name of organization respoinsible for writing the guinea pig standard?
A.C.B.A- american cavy breeders association
what are ear mites and how do you treat them?
ear mites are a small parasites that live inside the rabbits ear. Clean them out with baby or mineral oil to suffocate them.
How many eyelids does a rabbit have? what are they called?
3, upper, lower, inner
what should a rabbit have an unlimited amount of every day?
timothy hay
What is rex fur and name the two breeds with rex fur?
Rex fur is a genetic mutation the guard hairs are the same length as the undercoat causing the plush like velvet feel. rex and mini rex
what does a new born guinea pig look like when its born?
it has hair, its eyes are open it has full teeth and it can run around.
Name 3 things to do weekly to care for your critter.
1,clean the cage or hutch, clean crocks, water bottles, and disinfect with 1 part bleach/ 5 parts water. 2, check feed and bedding supplies. 3,perform a health check. 4, make necessary repairs to cage or other equipment.
How many toenails does a rabbit have and how many does a guinea pig have?
A rabbit has 18 and a guinea pig has 14