ANSC 2060 Chapter : COMPANION RODENTS FERRETS AND LAGOMORPHS ANSC
Document Summary
Rodents and lagomorphs contribute to health and well being of humans. Proper husbandry including nutrition imperative for health of these species. Rodents seen most often in captive settings include: ~capybara, agouti, prairie dogs, kangaroo rat, etc. guinea pigs, porcupines, woodchucks, naked mole-rats, degus, etc. ~norway rats, mice, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, degus, prairie dogs. ~norway rat (varieties), mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc. Rabies is rarely reported, but possible (keep in mind any mammal can be infected with this virus!!) Rabies virus infection in a pet guinea pig and seven pet rabbits. Matthews sd, willsey al, cherry b, rudd rj, trimarchi cv. 2 species lanigera most common brevicaudata have smaller ears, shorter tail. Trappers hunted them to near extinction in early 20th century. Used in biomedical research companion rodents, ferrets and lagomorphs. Crepuscular( active at twilight) and nocturnal, but also active in day.
