Lecture 10 Flashcards
What months are cats in anoestrus?
September to January (3-4 months)
How long is a cat’s gestation period?
63 days
How many days is a cat in oestrus?
4-10 days
How long is a cat’s proestrus stage?
1-2 days
What stage of the oestrus cycle is missing in cats?
Metaestrus
How many matings does it take to induce ovulation?
4 matings
What pregnancy diagnosis would you use at 20-30 days in cats?
Abdominal palpation
What pregnancy diagnosis would you use at 22-25 days in cats?
Ultrasound
What would you use at 45 days to diagnose pregnancy in cats?
X-ray/Radiology
How can you tell its a real pregnancy and not a false one in cats?
Relaxin detection
What is the duration of a dog’s proestrus?
2-27 days
What is the duration of a dog’s oestrus?
3 - 21 days
What is the duration of a dog’s metoestrus?
Average 90 days
What is the duration of a dog’s anoestrus?
75 days
When do you use abdominal palpation to diagnose a dog as pregnant?
25-32 days
