Deck 4: Ferrets

Question 1

One of the first signs of adrenal gland disease is _____.

A)panting
B)tumor growth
C)alopecia
D)weepy eyes

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The recommended treatment for hyperestrogenism is _____.

A)spaying
B)diet change
C)Suprelorin®
D)ivermectin injections

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct term for a male ferret?

A)Joey
B)Hob
C)Jack
D)Buck

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The ferret has been domesticated for _____.

A)a little over a decade
B)approximately 40 years
C)nearly 75 years
D)centuries

Question 5

The family Mustelidae includes ferrets as well as _____.

A)rabbits
B)rats
C)skunks
D)sugar gliders

Question 6

It is not unusual for a healthy ferret to sleep percent of their day.

A)25
B)33
C)75
D)90

Question 7

Which of the following objects is a safe toy for a ferret?

A)plastic cat ball
B)cotton ball
C)rubber band
D)pencil eraser

Question 8

Ferrets normally produce exudates from their ears.

A)thick brown, waxy
B)thick yellow, waxy
C)grainy, dark orange
D)grainy, reddish brown

Question 9

When a young ferret bites a human, which of the following punishments is most appropriate?

A)Scruff the kit and say "No" in a firm voice.
B)Flick the ferret on the end of the nose.
C)Grab and hold the ferret around the muzzle and swat it on the behind.
D)Hold the ferret and spank it on the behind while saying, "No.No."

Question 10

Which of the following cages would be the best option for a ferret?

A)Multilevel condos with ladders or ramps
B)Medium-to-large dog carrier
C)Any cage with a hammock suspended from the top
D)A 20-gallon glass tank