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18 Cards in this Set
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What is the scientific name for guinea pig?
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Cava porcellius
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What is the TPR of guinea pigs?
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T > 99-103
P > 230-320 R > 42-104 |
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What is the normal weight of guinea pigs?
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700-1200g (approx 1kg)
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How many digits are on the guinea pigs front feet? Rear feet?
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front > 4 digits
rear > 3 digits |
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What is the lifespan of guinea pigs?
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5 years
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What is the teeth anatomy of guinea pigs?
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I - 1
PM - 1 M - 3 |
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Why are guinea pigs hard to intubate?
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Palatal ostium
> opening in soft palate |
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When are guinea pigs sexually mature?
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Sow - female > 2-3mo
Boar - male > 3-4mo |
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The pelvic symphasis of guinea pigs closes when?
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at 6 months
**must breed before than** |
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What is the gestation of the guinea pig?
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68 days
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Guinea pig pups are ______ when born?
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precocial
>self sufficient |
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What should the temperature and humidity of the guinea pig environment be?
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temp > 65-79
humidity > 40-60% |
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What is the water consumption of guinea pigs?
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10ml/100g/day
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What is the amount of food guinea pigs should get?
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6kg/100g/day
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What vitamin do guinea pigs require?
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Vitamin C
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What disease can guinea pigs get from rats and rabbits?
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Bordatella brochiseptica
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What nutritional disease do guinea pigs get?
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scurvy
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What are the signs of scruvy?
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swollen, painful joint
bleeding gums inappetence |
