Small Animal Care - Small Mammals

Guinea Pigs are

• Omnivores

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

Which of these small mammals is an obligate carnivore?

• Hamster

• Rat

• Gerbil

• Ferret

What should be the primary food source for a hamster?

• Rodent block

• hay

• grass

• nuts and seeds

Rabbits need all of the following except:

• free choice hay

• fresh greens/veggies

• pelleted feed for rabbits

• nuts and seeds

• A safe enclosure

Which of the following small mammal pets is the only one listed that does not like a companion of the same species?

• Hamster

• Rabbit

• Ferret

• Guinea Pig

Which animal has a simple digestive system, similar to a dog or cat?

• hamster

• rabbit

• guinea pig

• ferret

Which animals are herbivores and use their cecums as the primary site of fermentation?

• Ferret

• Guinea Pig

• Hamster

• Rabbit

Which of these small mammal is the only one that does not have continuously growing teeth that require hay and chew toys to keep the correct length?

• Rabbit

• Ferret

• Guinea Pig

• Hamster

Which essential vitamin are guinea pigs not able to make and thus need daily in fresh greens and vegetable foods?

• B12

• Folate

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin K

What is the best bedding type for small mammals that is widely available in stores?

• Cedar shavings

• Pine shavings

• Paper pellets

• Fluffed shredded paper