Gangster Rats
How long does a pet rat typically live for?
1-3 years
What is the veterinary term for guinea pig?
Cavy
What is IM?
Intramuscular (into the muscle)
What does anorexia mean?
Not eating
What is another name for renal?
kidney
Besides bombs, what else do they use the rats in Africa to detect. It is a virus that can spread very quickly.
Tuberculosis
Guinea pigs need to be held by their tail for treatments. Is this True or False?
False
Intranasal (into the nasal cavity)
What does BM stand for?
bowel movement
Hematuria means what?
blood in the urine
What organ system can be affected if you use a strong spray cleaner in your rat/mouse cage?
Respiratory system
It is _______________ to keep guinea pigs alone in certain countries.
Illegal
What is SQ?
Subcutaneous (under the skin)
What does hx stand for?
history
What is the scientific term for rat or mouse?
Murine
What vitamin does a guinea pig need to obtain through its diet?
Vitamin C
What is IV?
Intravenous (into the vein)
Urine
Inflammation of the bladder is also called what?
Cystitis
What is the veterinary term for a male intact rat?
Sire
What is the gestation for a guinea pig?
63 days.
What is IC?
Intracardiac
What does Dz. mean?
Disease
The term for difficulty urinating is what?
dysuria