Cats 2 Flashcards
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What can spaying / neutering do
Inexpensive, spays are low risk
Reduces breast cancer and cystic ovaries
How does stimulation happen in cats
Cat penis
Has barb like bumps on penis like tongue
How many eggs are released
Usually 4 eggs are released but up to 14 possible
How many eggs are most commonly released
4-6
When do cats stop having sex
After they ovulate
Where does fertilization happen
In the Fallopian tubes
What does superfecundity mean
Multiple male fathers per liter
When is spaying / neutering done
Usually around 6 months
Can be done as early as 8 weeks in shelters
What is neutersol
Injection right into the testes
Prevents sperm production- more common in males
How many liters per year is possible in cats
3 per year
Gestation time
Amount of time between conception and birth
65 days
Why book prenatal appointment
No early pregnancy test. You can do ultra sound as early as 15 days
When can you start palpating cat stomach when cat is pregnant and feel something g
20-30 days
When do you do X-ray’s during pregnancy and why
43 days
Mammary glands get larger
Bones of kittens calcify so you can see them
Where should kittens be delivered and what set up
Best to deliver at home where cat is comfortable
No drafts, box for giving birth, blankets, comfortable
Can cats have morning sickness
Yes
How long does it take to deliver babies
2-6 hours
What should the queen be doing in the first stages of labour
Try to make sure she is moving around
What happens with placenta
It’s expelled and may be eaten
What do you do if a kitten gets stuck
Lubricate canal with jelly
Call vet
What happens if cat is in canal too long
There could be damage to kitten
What does an oxytocin injection do
Stimulates contractions
Why would you monitor temperature during pregnancy
To monitor for infection
What does a brown pussycat discharge mean
Retained placenta
