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AEWBW

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What are the most important things to remember about housing a hamster?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Red-Nose is a condition seen in gerbils. Describe this condition and its causes.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

They are solitary and will not tolerate other hamsters. Attempting to keep two sexually mature animals together will result in fighting and the death of one of them.

Answer to Question 2

Inflammation and abrasion of nose and face. This can cause inflammation and secondary bacterial infection. Red Nose can be caused by housing in wire cages or by gerbils continually chewing at bars.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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