Small Animal Care & Management Ch 10

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Which virus is usually spread by mice?

Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) (correct)

HIV

Influenza virus

Rabies virus

What is the gestation period for hamsters?

14 days

10 days

16 days (correct)

24 days

What is the most important disease that may cause problems in hamsters?

Rabies

Influenza

HIV

Hamster enteritis (correct)

What should pregnant women avoid in relation to hamsters?

Avoid any room where a rodent resides Signup and view all the answers

How often do female hamsters come in heat?

Every four days Signup and view all the answers

When do the eyes of young hamsters open?

At 14 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important species of hamster?

Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred activity time for hamsters?

Night Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to feed hamsters?

Purchase commercially prepared pellets Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to prevent unwanted mating and inbreeding in hamsters?

Separate male and females Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common characteristic of hamsters?

Nocturnal Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred environmental temperature for hamsters?

70°F Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of hamsters' cheek pouches?

To store food Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hamster is commonly used in research?

Golden hamster Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended cage size for hamsters?

10 × 14 × 10 inches tall Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be avoided as hamster bedding material?

Cedar Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of gnawing on hard food for hamsters?

To wear down their teeth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be considered when handling a hamster?

Handle it gently and with care Signup and view all the answers

What is one common disease that can affect hamsters?

Enteritis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of hamsters hoarding food?

To store food for later consumption Signup and view all the answers

Small Animal Care & Management Ch 10

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Questions and Answers

Which virus is usually spread by mice?

What is the gestation period for hamsters?

What is the most important disease that may cause problems in hamsters?

What should pregnant women avoid in relation to hamsters?

How often do female hamsters come in heat?

When do the eyes of young hamsters open?

What is the most important species of hamster?

What is the preferred activity time for hamsters?

What is the recommended way to feed hamsters?

What should be done to prevent unwanted mating and inbreeding in hamsters?

Which of the following is a common characteristic of hamsters?

What is the preferred environmental temperature for hamsters?

What is the primary purpose of hamsters' cheek pouches?

Which type of hamster is commonly used in research?

What is the recommended cage size for hamsters?

Which of the following should be avoided as hamster bedding material?

What is the purpose of gnawing on hard food for hamsters?

Which of the following should be considered when handling a hamster?

What is one common disease that can affect hamsters?

What is the primary purpose of hamsters hoarding food?

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Small Animal Care &amp; Management Ch 10

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Questions and Answers

Which virus is usually spread by mice?

What is the gestation period for hamsters?

What is the most important disease that may cause problems in hamsters?

What should pregnant women avoid in relation to hamsters?

How often do female hamsters come in heat?

When do the eyes of young hamsters open?

What is the most important species of hamster?

What is the preferred activity time for hamsters?

What is the recommended way to feed hamsters?

What should be done to prevent unwanted mating and inbreeding in hamsters?

Which of the following is a common characteristic of hamsters?

What is the preferred environmental temperature for hamsters?

What is the primary purpose of hamsters' cheek pouches?

Which type of hamster is commonly used in research?

What is the recommended cage size for hamsters?

Which of the following should be avoided as hamster bedding material?

What is the purpose of gnawing on hard food for hamsters?

Which of the following should be considered when handling a hamster?

What is one common disease that can affect hamsters?

What is the primary purpose of hamsters hoarding food?

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Small Animal Care & Management Ch 10