Exotic Companion Mammal Journal Club - July 2025

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* 1. What is your first name?

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* 2. What is your last name?

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* 3. What is your email address?

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* 4. According to the authors of the article, which of the following has not been previously evaluated in hamsters?

Prevalence of health conditions in hamsters

Housing and husbandry recommendations in Syrian hamsters

Housing and husbandry recommendations in dwarf hamsters

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* 5. According to the results of this article, what percentage of owners reported taking their hamster to see a veterinarian?

65.9%

55.6%

34.1%

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* 6. According to the study, which of the following was noted as an area of potential concern for the welfare of hamsters?

Offering a wheel within the enclosure to promote exercise

Offering a deep layer of bedding for natural burrowing behaviors

Offering a hamster ball to promote exercise

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* 7. According to the article, frequent bedding changes led to an increase in what type of behavior?

Teeth chattering

Bar biting

Grooming

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* 8. Which of the following has not been previously noted in hamsters housed in close proximity to predator species?

Increased cortisol production

Increased insulin production

Immune system suppression