QUESTION 3
The rabbit's bacterial ______ is important for technicians to be aware of because many antibiotics
will destroy vital bacteria in the cecum, allowing harmful bacteria, such as Clostridium difficile, to
increase excessively.
QUESTION 4
All commercial feed should have a ______ date of manufacture clearly printed on the bag; it is
recommended to purchase feed within 90 days of production to ensure that vitamins, such as
vitamin E, do not oxidize, rendering them inert. Technicians should be diligent in encouraging clients
not to feed rabbit pellets that have seeds, dried fruits, or colored treats mixed in.
QUESTION 5
Rabbits are ______ (most active at dusk and dawn). Grass hav should be available in
abundance at all times, and the other supplements can be offered during their active periods.