Week 13: Introduction to small mammals
Table of Contents
- Introduction to small mammals
- Companion animals with homes in the United States*
- Taxonomy of the dog
- Taxonomy of the cat
- Taxonomy of the dog and cat
- Carnivora
- Taxonomy
- Ferrets
- Lagomorphs
- Rabbit Characteristics
- Rodentia
- Rodent
- Malocclusion
- Companion Rodents
- Rats
- Hamsters
- Gerbils
- Chinchillas
- Guinea pigs
- Housing
- General considerations
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Gerbils
- Adapted to desert climate
- Highly social
- Enrichment considerations
- Likes to burrow; needs enough bedding for digging
- Lookout items
- Wheel (free of openings that can catch long tails)
- Things to chew
