Neonates Flashcards
1
Q
Kittens
A
- 45 days to regulate body temp
- low BW and losing weight 1st week bad for survival
- peristalsis in US means kittens are ready
- O2 help if not breathing on own in 3 minutes
- GV26 acupuncture
- naloxone
- epi in umbilical vein if no HR
- doxapram bad = increases brain need for O2
- gain 2-10g/day
- weigh BID
- stomach capacity is .045mL/g
- feed q2hr
2
Q
Cat c section anesthesia
A
- non steroidal anti inflammatory
- mu agonist = hydromorphone
- alfaxalone
- sevo/iso
- atipamazole
- epidural
3
Q
Calves FPT
A
Adequate transfer
Dairy calves = 21g/L IgG
Beef calves = 24 g/L IgG
4
Q
Hypoxia in newborn pups
A
- results in bradycardia, not what you would expect
5
Q
Pup bloodwork
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