Title: (Optional) Care for a rodent.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-18) > Section: Caring for and Managing Rodents

Caring for a rodent should reflect industry-accepted methods and procedures for maintaining a healthy rodent.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the primary considerations when handling a rodent?
- What should one look for in a healthy pet rodent? What characteristics might suggest that a rodent is unhealthy?
- What are the basic grooming needs of rodents?
- What is the minimum preventive veterinary care a rodent should receive annually?