Reference Values
Approximate reference values for common pocket pets
|
Rectal
Temperature (°F) |
Heart Rate
(beats/minute) |
Respiratory Rate
(breaths/minute) |
Average Life Span |
| Ferret |
100-104 |
180-250 |
30-60 |
5-8 years |
| Rabbit |
100.3-104 |
180-250 |
30-60 |
6-10 years |
| Guinea Pig |
99-103.1 |
240-310 |
90-150 |
5-6 years |
| Chinchilla |
98.6-100.4 |
100-150 |
40-80 |
10-15 years |
| Gerbil |
100.5 |
260-600 |
85-160 |
24-39 mos. |
| Hamster |
99.5 |
310-471 |
38-110 |
18-36 mos. |
| Mouse |
98.6 |
427-697 |
91-216 |
12-36 mos. |
| Rat |
99.5 |
313-493 |
71-146 |
26-40 mos. |
| Hedgehog |
97 |
120-170 |
24-80 |
10 years |
| Sugar Glider |
89.6 |
300-329 |
50-65 |
10-12 years |
These values are from the old ZEW website. The original source
of this information is unknown.