Title: (Optional) Explain the considerations involved in selecting a rodent.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-18) > Section: Caring for and Managing Rodents

Explanation should include selection based on

- knowledge of the breed
- source
- health issues
- environmental considerations
- purposes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do the needs of each rodent species differ, based on their size, health, and habitat needs?
- Why is it important to know whether the animal is diurnal or nocturnal when selecting a pet rodent?
- What are common diseases in pet rodents? How can they be prevented?