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26 Cards in this Set
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Latin name
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Rattus Norvegicus
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Life span
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2-3 yrs
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Sexual maturity
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8-10 wks
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Gestation period
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21-23 days
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Litter size
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4-7 pups
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Eyes open
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12-15 days
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Ears open
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4-5 days
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Weaning age
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3-4 weeks
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Young known as
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Pups
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Average weight
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200-500 grams
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Common diseases
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Tumours
Dental Abcesses Parasites Respiratory problems Renal complications |
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Proper name for dental problems
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Maloccusion
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Temp
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38c
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Pulse
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310 -500 BPM
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Resp rate
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70 -150 BPM
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Diet: known as
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Omnivores
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What does their diet consist of
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Invertebrates
insects small amount of chicken complete mix table scraps cat food |
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Amount of protein and fat required
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Protein 16%
Fat 4-5 % |
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How much protein does a pregnant rat require
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20%
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Why would rats benefit from eating cat food
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The Taurine found in cat food
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What should be avoided in their diet
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High fat eg Sunflowers as they can cause obesity
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accommodation
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Large wire cages
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Best temp
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15-27c with a maximum of 30c
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size of accommodation
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For 1 rat 50cmx30cmx50cm
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Dental formula
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I 1/1 C 0/0 PM 0/0 M 3/3
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Total number of teeth
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16
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