Hamsters and Gerbils
Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
Cats
Chinchillas
Miscellaneous
100
What is the male hamster's scent gland used for?
To mark territory
100
What is the name of the breed of guinea pig that has many rosettes in its hair coat?
The Abyssinian
100
What is the characteristics of the cat that is often deaf due to a degenerative cochlea?
White cats with blue eyes
100
What is the name of a common disease/ailment seen in chinchillas that affects their digestive system and can ultimately lead to death if not treated?
Enteritis
100
What is the category of people who are at risk the most for contracting zoonotic diseases and why?
Elderly people because they tend to have weakened immune systems
200
What is the average litter size for a female hamster?
6-8 young
200
What is average gestation length for a guinea pig? (in days)
68 Days
200
What are three signs of a healthy cat?
Pale pink gums, cool damp nose, clean rear, shiny coat, alert and active
200
What is the name of the defense mechanism that a chinchilla possesses that helps keep it free from dangerous predators when it feels threatened?
Fur Slip
200
What is the name of the law that protects facilities where animals are kept for food, agricultural research, testing and education?
Farm Animal and Research Facilities Protection Act
300
What are two characteristics of newborn gerbils (kits)?
Ears folded shut, no fur, blind
300
What is found in the digestive system of rabbits which enables them to break down high fiber feeds like hay?
Fermentation Bacteria
300
What is the name of the type of placenta that a female cat has?
Zonary
300
What is the name of the two common species of chinchilla?
C. Laniger and C. Brevicaudata
300
What is the name of the first domesticated animal?
The Dog
400
What three countries is the gerbil native to?
China, Mongolia, Former Soviet Union
400
What is the weight and age of a market rabbit ready for slaughter?
4-5 lbs; 10 weeks old
400
What is the common health management tool pet owners and vets can use to keep cats and many other pets free from contracting infectious diseases?
Vaccines
400
What is the location that Chinchillas are native to?
Andes Mountains - Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador
400
What is the name of the individual that founded the ASPCA?
Henry Bergh
500
What type of hamster is native to Syria and is most often used in/for research?
Golden Hamster
500
What are three things to consider when determining the perfect location for your new pet rabbit's hutch?
Ventilation, Light, Temperature
500
What is the name of the nasal lining which allows the cat to pick up smells from the air as it breathes?
Olfactory Mucosa
500
Describe how the chinchilla became popular among civilized people?
The queen of Spain received a chinchilla fur robe as a gift and loved it. She set a precedent for all people, mainly wealthy people, to desire one.
500
What is the name of the nutrient that comes in simple and complex forms?
Carbohydrates
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