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| What exotics are considered hindgut fermenters? |
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Definition
| rabbits, chincillas, prairie dogs, guinea pigs |
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Term
| Domesticated exotics include what animals and are there standards for thier diet? |
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Definition
-rabbits, rats, mice, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils
- diet has standards |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of the rabbit GI tract? |
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Definition
large cecum
long GIT
lots of feces
cecotropes |
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Term
| What is key in a rabbit's diet? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of fiber is appropriate for rabbits? |
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Definition
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Term
| What can you feed to rodent to prevent calcium deficency? |
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Definition
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| What are signs of Ca toxicity in rodents? |
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Definition
| stone formation in the urinary tract |
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Term
| What is the diet for hind gut fermentor mammals? |
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Definition
timothy hay
1/4 cup of pellets
greens
treats |
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Term
| what type of hay is appropriate for exotics? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why is legume hay inappropriate? |
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Definition
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Term
| what animal is susceptible to scurvy? |
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Definition
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