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Small Furry Pet Quiz for Adults and Kids in Greater London

January 9, 2025

This month, Alpha Vets’ pet-loving team are challenging anyone who loves small furry pets in Greater London, young and old, with a fun quiz! Answer questions about your own species of small mammal and learn things about others you did not know.

Whatever type of small furry (or furries) you have at home we’d love to meet them. At our vet practice in Teddington, we offer a range of services for small pets.

Contact us to register your small pet today so we can book them in and make sure they’re in tip top condition, or,

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Alpha Vets’ Fun Facts Quiz on Small Furry Pets

A quick heads up from Alpha Vets’ team, the answers are at the bottom of this quiz, so be sure to avoid taking a sneak peek – we’ve written them backwards to help you!

Question 1: What is it called when a happy guinea pig jumps straight up into the air?

  1. Zooming
  2. Popcorning
  3. Hopping
  4. Leaping

Question 2: How much do a rabbit’s teeth grow each year?

  1. 1 centimetre
  2. 5 centimetres
  3. 10 centimetres
  4. They never stop growing

Question 3: Which small furry has the densest fur of any land mammal?

  1. Chinchillas
  2. Ferrets
  3. Hamsters
  4. Degus

Have you registered your small pet with Alpha Vets yet? You can do that by calling us on 0208 943 2303 or going online here.

Question 4: Which small furry is known for their intelligence and ability to find hidden treats?

  1. Rabbits
  2. Rats
  3. Guinea pigs
  4. Mice

Question 5: How many whiskers does a hamster typically have?

  1. 10-20
  2. 20-40
  3. 50-60
  4. Over 100

Question 6: True or False: Pet mice have an excellent sense of smell, even better than most other small furries.

Question 7: Which of these is NOT safe for a rabbit or guinea pig to eat?

  1. Kale
  2. Ice-berg lettuce
  3. Carrots
  4. Bell Peppers

We hope you are enjoying Alpha Vets’ quiz so far! Remember, we’re here to help with any species-specific questions about your own small furry pet. Call us on 0208 943 2303.

Question 8: True or False: Hamsters are naturally awake and active during the day.

Question 9: What do chinchillas love to roll in to keep their fur clean?

  1. Water
  2. Sawdust
  3. Dust
  4. Leaves

Question 10: Which small furry can hear the highest frequency sounds?

  1. Guinea pig
  2. Mouse
  3. Rabbit
  4. Rat

Question 11: True or False: Pet rats can learn their names and come when called.

Question 12: Which small furry can jump up to six feet in a single leap?

  1. Rabbit
  2. Chinchilla
  3. Ferret
  4. Degu

The answers for Alpha Vets’ quiz are coming up soon below, so be sure to scroll slowly to avoid seeing them!

Question 13: What is the common name for a pet rat?

  1. Posh Rat
  2. Common Rat
  3. Fancy Rat
  4. Brown Rat

Question 14: Which small furry pet gets most of their hydration from the food they eat?

  1. Rabbit
  2. Hamster
  3. Guinea Pig
  4. Gerbil

Question 15: What part of their body do rabbits use to communicate with the most?

  1. Ears
  2. Eyes
  3. Tail
  4. Nose

Thanks for taking on Alpha Vets’ quiz on the wonderful ways of small mammals. Answers are written backwards below. Good luck!

In the meantime, if you’ve not registered your small furry pet yet, our vets and nurses at Teddington would love to meet them!

Contact us to register and book

 

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