Chapter 11: Pocket Pet Health and Production Management
1. The estrus cycle of the hamster occurs for 4 days and the estrus cycle of the
guinea pig occurs for 3 weeks.
2. When female ferrets go into their estrus cycle, the only way to end the cycle is
3. Nocturnal means the animal is active, feeds at night, and sleeps during the
5. Guinea pigs require Vitamin C in their diet since they are unable to produce it
naturally in their body.
6. Rodents are commonly called pocket pets because they are relatively small
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