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What is the daily water consumption for a Rabbit?
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5-15mls/kg/day
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5ml to .........
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What is the daily urine production for a Rabbit?
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10-35mls/kg/day
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10mls to .........
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What is the Latin Name for a Rabbit?
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Lagomorph
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Second word ......... Morph
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What is a male Rabbit known as?
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Buck
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Rhymes with Hook
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What is a Female Rabbit known as?
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Doe
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Rhymes with Roe
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What is the life span of a Rabbit?
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5-8 years, can live to 10 years plus
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2.5 is half of the first number and 4 is half of the second number
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What is the sexual maturity of a Rabbit?
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16-24 weeks old
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Starts at 16 to ............
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What is the gestation period for a Rabbit?
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28-31 days old
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Starts at 28 .........
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What is the litter size for a Rabbit?
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3-4 approximately
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Is not 1 or 2
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What age are a Rabbits eyes open at?
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8-10 days
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Starts at 8 .......
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What is the weaning age of a Rabbit?
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4-7 weeks old
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Starts at 4 .........
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What are young Rabbits known as?
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Kittens
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Young is otherwise known as Juvenile Rabbits
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What is the average weight of a Rabbit?
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1-10kg but depends on breed
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Starts at 1 ..........
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What is the average weight of a newborn Rabbit?
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30-80g
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Does not exceed 80g
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What vaccinations are required for Rabbits?
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Myxo and VHD
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How often should vaccinations be given to Rabbits?
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Every 6-12 months depending on vaccine
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Starts at 6 .......
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What is the temperature for a Rabbit?
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38.5 - 40 Degrees Celsius
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What is the heart rate for a Rabbit?
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130 - 325 Beats per minute (depending of size)
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What is the respiration rate for Rabbits?
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30 - 60 Breaths per minute
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What is the dental formula for Rabbits?
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2 x I = 2/1, C = 0/0, PM = 3/2, M = 3/3 = 28 teeth in total
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Higher than 25, think x 2
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What common diseases do rabbits have and symptoms?
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Obesity = if stopped grooming, incorrect diet, use body score
Myxomatosis = Caused by ectoparasites, carried by fleas and mosquitos. Swelling, blindness, disorientation and even death. |
Make sure vaccinated
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What diet does a Rabbit require?
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Constant supply of fresh hay
Long grass Small amount of good quality high fibre kibble Fresh clean water Fresh vegetables and fruit |
A variety
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What should fibre and protein for a Rabbit be no less than?
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16%
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Between 10 and 20%
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Are Rabbit vaccinations live or dead?
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Dead
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What housing and bedding are required for Rabbits?
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- Good size to allow movement
- Safe and secure accommodation inside or out - Dust free wood shavings - Shelters/hides and toys for enrichment |
Follow the Animal Welfare Act and 5 freedoms
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If obese rabbits stopped grooming what disease
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Fly strike - dirty bottom, look at diet, may not be eating ceocotropes.
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Help by socialising and treating with rearguard or xenex. Correct name is Myiasis.
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What is myxomatosis caused by and symptoms?
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Caused by ectoparasites, carried by fleas and mosquitos. Swelling, blindness, disorientation and even death.
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Make sure vaccinated
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What does viral haemorrhagic disease cause in rabbits?
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Internal bleeding, shuts down internal organs, depression, collapse, bleeding from nose and lethargic.
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What disease is Encephalitozoon Cliniculi?
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A microscopic parasite, which affects many internal organs like the kidneys and brain.
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A microscopic what?
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What are the symptoms of Encephalitozoon Cliniculi?
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Polydipsia, weight gain, convulsions and paralysis of hind limbs
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What are the symptoms of dental problems in Rabbits?
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Drawling, off food and teeth overgrown and do grow frequently
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What is the correct name for respiratory problems?
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Pastewellosis
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What are the symptoms of respiratory problems in Rabbits?
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Thick white discharge from nose and mouth, forelimbs appear matted and will try to keep cleaning itself.
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What are respiratory problems in rabbits caused by?
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Dusty bedding - to treat will need antibiotics and dust free bedding.
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Needs to be free from ......
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What is the number of vertebrates a rabbit has and what it is broken into?
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7 cervical vertebrae
12-13 thoracic vertebrae 7 lumber vertebrae 4 sacral 16 coccygeal vertebrae |
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What is the number of vertebrates a rabbit has and what it is broken into?
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7 cervical vertebrae
12-13 thoracic vertebrae 7 lumber vertebrae 4 sacral 16 coccygeal vertebrae |
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What shape is the scapula in a Rabbit?
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Triangular shape, but in the same locomotion.
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Are the radius and the ulna completely fused?
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Yes
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Are the rabbits radius and the ulna completely fused?
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Yes
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Mucous membranes are paler, TRUE or FALSE
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True
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Are rabbits mucous membranes are paler, TRUE or FALSE
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True
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In the hind limb, the fibula is half the length of the tibia, and is Lao fused is this CORRECT or INCORRECT?
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Correct
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You should never starve a rabbit why?
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This may result in Gut stasis.
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You should never starve a rabbit why?
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This may result in Gut stasis.
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What does hind gut fermenters mean?
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The chamber which breaks down digestible foods and is located in the large intestines.
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Rabbits are unable to vomit, why is this?
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Because the arrangement of the sphincter in relation to the stomach.
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The duodenum and ileum are elongated, TRUE or FALSE?
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true
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Rabbits are obligate nasal breathers?
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They breath through their nose as opposed to their mouth. This is more common in prey animals, giving them an ability to feed while preserving their ability to detect predators a by scent.
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