Reference Values
Rectal Temperature (F) |
Heart Rate |
Respiratory Rate (breaths per 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.
