Title: (Optional) Explain how to maintain a healthy specialty/exotic animal.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-18) > Section: Caring for and Managing Specialty and Exotic Animals

Explanation should include

- the components of a wellness check
- a list of the signs, treatments, and prevention of the most common diseases and ailments of specialty/exotic animals
- methods for providing environmental enrichment.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the baseline perimeters for the vital signs of each specialty pet species?
- Why is barbed wire not a good choice for small ruminants?
- What is the primary predator of pet pigs kept outdoors?
- How does one set a budget that includes unforeseen emergencies for one’s specialty pet?
- What is your emergency response plan for your specialty pets in case of a natural disaster (e.g., hurricane, flood)?