}body temperature 102 F

}heart rate 140 – 190 bpm

}average weight 4.5 kg

gestation 63 days, altricial young

}average weight is 0.5 to 2.2 kg, males slightly larger than females

}average lifespan is 6-10 years

}heart rate is usually 83-318 bpm

}body temperature is normally 95.7 to 102.3 F

}gestation is roughly 30 days

}adult weight is 95 to 160 grams

}lifespan is typically 9-12 years

}rectal temperature 96.5-97.9 F

}heart rate is 200-300 bpm

}gestation 15-17 days, then young develop in pouch for 70 days  0��YJhx�

ELEVATE CRANIAL END 

IM – thigh musculature or biceps

SQ – fluids or medication in the intrascapular or lateral flank regions

IV – cephalic,

jugular, or

saphenous vein

◦place hand inside cloth bag

◦grasp animal with hand covered by cloth bag 

◦turn bag inside out over animal

◦gently expose head

◦keep seam of cloth bag away from animal’s delicate claws and toes to avoid injury  
If tame:

◦place body in palm of hand

◦hold head between thumb and middle finger

◦place index finger on top of the head
SUBDUED LIGHTING 
Can Scruff for a short time

artificial nectar mix

pure fruit juice with no sugar added

mealworms and crickets

carrots, corn, and sweet potatoes

cooked turkey or chicken and boiled eggs

apples, apricots, bananas, grapes, papaya, and berries

avocado and onion

candy or chocolate

coffee, tea, and soda

canned fruit

raw meat or eggs

large amounts of cat food or nuts and seeds

insects gathered from outdoors

NOT an all-inclusive list

use their urine to scent mark

stomach fur and urine are highly UV reflective

ultraviolet sensitivity probably has a social function 

bedding can be paper-based, aspen shavings, straw, or hay (no cedar or pine shavings)

 branches, clay pipes or flowerpots, cork, bamboo and stones may be offered

SAND BATH must be provided as for gerbil and chinchilla

sturdy EXERCISE WHEEL

blocks of WOOD or CALCIUM

NO plastic items, TOXIC

diabetes

cataracts

liver disease

malocclusion
parasites, but be cautious using anticoccidial medications as some may be toxic to degus