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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Chinchillas
- Need dry, cool climate
- Extremely soft fur
- Highly social
- Enrichment considerations
- Very active; need LOTS of cage space
- Like to burrow
- Things to chew on; hay
