REPRO 2 Flashcards
(18 cards)
describe some physical changes in pregnancy in the dog during semester 1,2, and 3
-how does temperature change immediately before birth?
to diagnose pregnancy:
-how many weeks after mating can you use palpation/ultrasound?
-relaxin blood assay[produced from placenta]?
-xray?
palpation:ultrasound: 3-4wks
-relaxin:4wks
-xray: 6wks
auscultation of foetal heartbeats can be heard in the last 2 wks of pregnancy. what is the HR?
double of maternal HR
mucoid vaginal discharge and mammary enlargement can be seen in pregnancy. are these also seen in false pregnancy?
yes
litter size in dogs?
litter size in cats?
dogs: 1-12
cats: 1-9 [3-5 common]
what are 4 signs of impending partuition?
How far in advance is milk expressible?
-milk expressible 1-2days before
-vulva area slack
-nest-making
-slight fall in temp (dogs only)
stage 1 of labour lasts how long?
-what are some signs?
2-12hrs
-drop in temp
-vagina relaxes, cervix opens
-restlessness, panting (d)
-nesting, vocalisation (c)
stage 2 of labour lasts how long?
-what are some signs?
4-6 hrs
-active abdominal straining!
-temp rises at start of phase
-clear foetal fluids passed when allantochorion ruptures
-delivery
what is stage 3 of labour?
placental expulsion
dystocia is indicated in a case of persistant straining for ______mins or more
30 mins or more
many owners become worries by stage 1 labour signs. what are such signs?
*Restless, anxious
* Whining
* Won’t settle
* Uncomfortable/pain
* Occasional vomiting
* Possible slight diarrhoea
* Urinating/squatting
what are some x-ray signs of foetal death in utero?
-collapsed foetal skulls
-gas in uterus
whats the most common cause of dystocia in dogs n cats?
uterine intertia: uterus doesnt contract
the 2 types of uterine intertia r primary n secondary. whats the difference?
1: never contracts
2: starts then stops
POSSIBLE ONE ON MYOMETRAL SENSITIVITY
N ONE PUP SYDROME
what is the tx drug of uterine intertia?
-how many tx can you give before a cesarean?
oxytocin
-once obstructive dystocia is ruled out!
-3 befor cesarian
describe the 2 normal canine birth presentations
on puppy resuscitation: what is the renzhong acupuncture point?
on nasal philtrum: stimulates breathing
