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Characteristics of mammals Fur Lactation Vertebrates Warm blooded or Endothermic Give birth to live young (some exceptions)
Nocturnal Active at night. Ex: Bats
Diurnal Active during the day. Ex: Humans!
Crepuscular Active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. Ex: Deer.
Altricial Young Young born unable to move around on their own, basically helpless. Usually short gestation period Fast breeding prolific animals tend to have this type Hamsters, mice, rabbits, etc
Precocial Young More alert and mobile following birth Longer gestation periods Guinea pigs, chinchillas
Orders to know for small animals Rodentia – “Gnawing mammals.” Rodents. Lagomorpha – Rabbits and Hares. Carnivora – “Meat eaters” or carnivores. Ferret, cats, etc… Eulipotyphla – “Insect eaters.” Hedgehogs.
Tyzer’s Disease: bacteria infection of the intestines causing diarrhea and possible death within 48 hours
Trichobezoar hairballs
Base of the Tail ONLY grasp at the base of the tail “Stripping”
Scruff hold Grasp the scruff between the thumb and forefinger
Body hold Place thumb under the rat’s mandible, to prevent biting Support hindlimbs with opposite hand
Hamster Minimal Restraint Scruff hold
Scruff hold Firmly hold by the scruff with other hand supporting the hindquarters
Football hold Tuck head under the handler’s arm One arm holds scruff and supports back Opposite arm supports hindquarters
kitty’ burrito Wrap a towel around the body keeping the head exposed
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