Deck 9: Degus

Question 1

Which of the following conditions is caused by a degu chewing on cage bars?

A)Pseudomona
B)Elodontoma
C)Red-nose
D)Fur barbering

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The hierarchal structure of degus is _____.

A)maintained with much squabbling and fighting
B)determined by the females
C)nearly nonexistent
D)based on age

Answer 2

A

Question 3

For treats, is an excellent choice for degus.

A)puffed rice
B)dried fruit
C)fresh fruit
D)honey

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Sugars that predispose degus to diabetes are derived mainly from _____.

A)dandelions
B)molasses
C)yams
D)corn

Question 5

Degus are rodents.

A)nonsocial
B)diurnal
C)the smallest
D)sedentary

Question 6

Degus are frequently infested with _____.

A)fleas
B)pinworms
C)ringworms
D)ear mites

Question 7

Degus are _____.

A)insectivores
B)omnivores
C)carnivores
D)herbivores

Question 8

Degus, both male and female, are sexually mature of age.

A)prior to two months
B)between 12 and 16 weeks
C)at one year
D)at approximately 4 weeks

Question 9

There are subspecies of degu, and they all belong to the same suborder.

A)nine
B)eleven
C)four
D)twelve

Question 10

The best housing for a degu is _____.

A)a 20-gallon glass aquarium with a tight-fitting lid
B)a commercially-sold ferret cage
C)a custom-built cage
D)a large dog-crate