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Small Mammal care

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Animal research used to help: Eradicate diseases Nutrition studies Surgical advancement Drug development Federal/State product testing
What examples of diseases has animal research been used to eradicate Polio, rabies, distemper
What nutritional studies has been studied by animal research Fluoride in water, balanced diets, supplements, medical diets, etc..
What forms of surgical advancement has been studied by animal research Transplants, replacements, repairs, and techniques
What types of drug development has been used by animal research Clinical drug studies
What Federal/State product testing has been used by animal research Laws and regulation
Why do you think rats and mice are used as the predominant laboratory specimen? 95% of lab animals are rats and mice
Other common lab animals Rabbits Guinea pigs Cats Dogs Hamsters Primates Sheep And more…
Restraint methods for rats and mice Base of the Tail Scruff hold Body hold
Base of the Tail ONLY grasp at the base of the tail “Stripping”
Scruff hold Grasp the scruff between the thumb and forefinger
Body hold Place thumb under the rat’s mandible, to prevent biting Support hindlimbs with opposite hand
Restraint for gerbils Grasp one hand around the body places the fore and middle finger on either side of the gerbils head. DO NOT grab by the tail. Doing so could break/kink the tail
Restraint for Guinea Pigs Gently secure one hand around torso Second hand supports the hindquarters Place thumb beneath the jaw Hindlimbs should be supported by opposite hand
Restraint for Rabbits Scruff hold Football hold ‘kitty’ burrito
Restraint for Ferrets Scruff Hold
Scruff hold methods for Ferrets Grasp around the neck and shoulders Relaxes like a kitten Hold with one hand under the shoulders with a thumb under the jaw Opposite hand supports the animal's hindquarters
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