Exotics
A term for animals that rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature?
What is Ectothermic?
The process of removing or preventing horn growth in claves, kids, or lambs
Marine invertebrate that can regenerate its body from a single arm in some species
What is a Sea Star (starfish)
The recommended age range for spaying or neutering most dogs and cats, barring special circumstances
What is around 5-6 months of age?
Part of the horse’s digestive system that ferments fiber
What is cecum?
Zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from reptiles to humans, especially through improper hygiene
What is salmonellosis?
The name of the first compartment of a ruminant’s stomach
What is the rumen?
The marine mammal most closely related to the elephant
What is a manatee?
Parasite that is the intermediate host for Dipylidium caninum (tapeworm) in dogs and cats
What are fleas?
What is colostrum?
Exotic mammal species that has a digestive system that relies heavily on cecotrophy (re-ingesting feces)
What is a rabbit?
The proper term for the act of giving birth in pigs
What is farrowing?
Main nitrogenous waste product excreted by marine fish
What is ammonia?
Normal heart rate range for a puppy of less than 1 year
What is 120-160 beats per minute
The amount of gallons of water an average horse drinks per day
What is 5-10 gallons?
Exotic pet that is illegal in many states due to its potential as an invasive species if released
What is a sugar glider?
What is brucellosis?
Term for fish that can live in both fresh and salt water
What is Euryhaline
Virus that causes feline distemper
What is feline panleukopenia virus?
The average gestation period of a horse
What takes about 11 months? (340 days)
The name of the scale-covered skin shed by snakes
What is the Ecdysis?
Poultry disease that causes twisted necks (stargazing) and is caused by a paramyxovirus
What is Newcastle disease?
The term for a fish’s external bony cover protecting the gills
What is the operculum?
Breed of dog that is genetically predisposed to intervertebral disc disease
What is a dachshund?
A condition in foals that is associated with failure of passive transfer and can lead to joint infection
What is septic arthritis?