Repro Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is indicative of parabasal cells on vaginal cytology?
Anestrus or proestrus
No influence of estrogen
How do dopamine agonists induce estrus?
Inhibit prolactin secretion by directly stimulating dopamine receptors which induces onset of estrus
What class of drug is capergoline and what is it used for?
Dopamine agonist
Estrus induction, abortion
What are the 3 top differentials for a postpartum fever?
Mastitis
Metritis
Eclampsia
Clinical Signs: Mastitis
Firm, reddened, painful mammary gland with abnormal milk
Fever, lethargy, anorexia
Neglecting neonates, pups not gaining weight
Causes: Mastitis
Ascending infection
E. coli, strep, staph
Risk Factors: Mastitis
Infrequent nursing
Poor sanitation
Trauma
Treatment: Mastitis
Supportive care (fluids, abx)
Hot packing, cabbage leaves
Abx: cephalexin, clavamox, amoxicillin
Keep pups nursing unless milk is pure pus
Clinical Signs: Postpartum Metritis
Within a week of parturition
Purulent vulvar discharge
Poor mothering
Lethargy, anorexia, fever
Risk Factors: Postpartum Metritis
Abortion
Fetal infection
Dystocia
Retained fetal membranes
Treatment: Postpartum Metritis
Supportive care
Antibiotics (culture all!!)
Evacuate uterus: oxytocin, PGF2a
Clinical Signs: Eclampsia
2-3 weeks postpartum
Restlessness, behavior changes, aggression
Fever
Risk Factors: Eclampsia
Calcium supplementation during pregnancy
Large litters
Small breeds
Diagnosis: Eclampsia
Ca < 7
iCa < 1.7
Treatment: Eclampsia
Supportive care
Calcium gluconate
Clinical Signs: SIPS
Prolonged serosanguinous postpartum vulvar discharge (>3w)
NO FEVER
Risk Factor: SIPS
Large litters
Dystocia
Treatment: SIPS
Supportive (Yunnan Baiyao)
OHE if necessary
