Safety
Define zoonosis
A disease transmitted from animals to humans
What makes an animal a pet?
- has a connection/relationship with a human
- dependent on humans for survival
- lives in close proximity to humans
- bonds with humans
Define domestication
Selectively breeding an animal in captivity, modifying it from its original ancestors. Humans control breeding
This act prohibits shelters from selling found pets within a certain period of time.
Pet Theft Prevention Act
List literally any breed of cat.
it's right if Ms. Gilbert has heard of it.
The term for a female guinea pig is
sow
What is the term for female rabbit?
doe
What type of diet should you feed rodents?
commercially prepared diet
omnivore diet
Define vector transmission
A disease transmitted through insects
What's the most popular pet in the US?
cats
Of all the mammals in the animal lab, which species are closest to their wild ancestors?
chinchillas
This act requires that states outline procedures for evacuating pets in an emergency
Pet Evacuation and Standards Act.
What macronutrient should make up the LEAST amount of a cat's diet?
carbohydrates
What variety of guinea pig is Llama?
Abyssinian
research, fur, meat
How can oyu ensure that your pet rodent stays friendly?
Handle them often
Which animals in our lab are most likely to transmit pasteurella?
Rabbits
List two industries focused on companion animals
media, pet food, pet products, veterinary care, education, grooming, boarding, training, showing, breeding, research
What's the difference between taming an animal and domesticating it?
Taming = getting a wild animal used to being around humans
Domesticating = takes generations, breeding out undesirable traits, may result in a new species
This act restricts the importation of wild-caught birds
Wild Bird Conservation Act
What type of digestive system do cats have?
monogastric
What nutrient must be provided in a guinea pig's diet in order to prevent scurvy?
vitamin C
Which species of wild rabbit is the ancestor of domesticated rabbits?
European wild rabbit
How frequently do hamsters come into heat?
every 4 days
If you contract a disease form an animal after getting bit or scratched, what type of transmission was this?
Direct contact
Define mammal
- has mammary glands
- has fur/hair
List two characteristics of domestication syndrome
docile/tame, coat color changes, smaller teeth, shortened skull, smaller brain, floppy tail and ears, estrous cycles, increased length of juvenile period
This law prohibits trade of wildlife and plants that have been illegally obtained.
The Lacey Act
What amino acid is required by law to be added to all cat foods i order to prevent serious health problems in cats?
taurine
How much hay do you need to feed one guinea pig per day?
A pile the size of a guinea pig
To which Order do rabbits belong?
lagomorpha
From which continent did mice originate?
Asia
Which zoonosis is commonly carried by reptiles?
Salmonella
What makes a rodent a rodent?
has continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws
What might happen as a result of reduced neural crest input?
white patches in fur, floppy ears, shortened muzzle, smaller teeth, less aggression, less stress, smaller brain
This important act is aimed at conservation of species at risk of extinction
Endangered Species Act
Name one of the two groups of feline ancestors branched out from the miacids?.
Aeluroidea, Arctoidea
What's the gestation length for guinea pigs?
68 days (56 to 74 day range)
Why do rabbits practice coprophagy?
to recover nutrients that were unabsorbed during the first pass through the digestive tract
WHat is the average lifespan of a rat?
2-4 years