Exotics Flashcards

(25 cards)

1
Q

Which exotic diet is the easiest to keep in captivity & what do you primarily feed

A

Carnivore
Whole mice

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2
Q

What is the main difficulty in keeping an omnivore

A

Only wanting to eat one part of their diet (worms) and not veggies

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3
Q

What is necessary to the diet of insectivores

A

gut load bugs

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4
Q

_______ crickets are better because there is more digestible material

A

Smaller

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5
Q

which herbivore is an exception to the rule, and is seen with a lot of nutritional issues

A

Iguanas

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6
Q

what is the #1 diet related issue seen in rabbits

A

Gastric stasis syndrome

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7
Q

What should a rabbit’s diet be primarily

A

Timothy hay

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8
Q

what inhibits cecocolic motility in rabbits

A

Carbs/sweets

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9
Q

how much fiber do rabbits need in their diet

A

Approximately 25%

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10
Q

T/F rabbit and guinea pig diets are interchangable

A

FALSE - you can feed rabbits guinea pig diet, but not guinea pigs rabbit diet due to vitamin C needs

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11
Q

What is the common name for hypovitaminosis. What are the symptoms

A

Scurvy
Lethargy & unwillingness to move, poor condition, painful joints, weight loss, dental issues, bruising or hemorrhage, diarrhea, rough hair coat

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12
Q

Thorough examination for _________ disease requires sedation

A

Dental

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13
Q

what can help prevent dental disease in rabbits and guineas

A

high fiber from feeding lots of hay

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14
Q

Which diet is most appropriate for rats/mice & what should you avoid

A

Lab blocks/pellets
Avoid seed/nut mixes cause they’ll only eat what they want

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15
Q

what type of diet do ferrets have

A

Strict carnivores

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16
Q

What protein level do ferrets require in their diet

17
Q

how long is the GI time in a ferret

18
Q

How do ectotherms regulate body temp

19
Q

in ectotherms _______ is directly related to digestion

A

Body temp & metabolism

20
Q

Why is sunlight essential for reptiles

A

Causes nutritional secondary parahyperthyroidism
Without UVB dietary calcium cannot be converted to blood calcium

21
Q

What are the common symptoms of metabolic bone disease

A

Neurologic & musculature

22
Q

which reptiles require UVB light

A

Diurnal lizards

23
Q

Which reptiles do not require UVB

24
Q

Which birds require higher calcium levels

A

African grey parrots

25
Which birds require higher vitamin A
Eclectus parrot