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Parturition/Neonatal
Parturition/Neonatal & Rectal + Reproduction Procedures - VTT 226
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anal glands are located at...? | 4 and 8 o' clock positions |
| Signs and symptoms that anal glands need to be expressed? | Scooting, licking, biting of the anal area, red or irritation at rectal area |
| What does BSE stand for? | Breeding Soundness Exam |
| What does BSE determine? | Genetic or hereditary diseases. |
| What does BSE include? | OFA, CERF, heart clearances, infectious disorders, endocrine disorders, reproduction |
| Name canine gestation facts | Whelping, 63 day gestation, 3 stages, body temp. drops to 98-99 degress |
| Name feline gestation facts | Queening, 63 day gestation, reddish-brown discharge post partum is normal |
| Signs of impending birth? | Relaxing of abdominal and pelvic muscles, restless nesting behaviour, Canine only- drop in rectal temperature (caused by drop in Progesterone) |
| Stage 1 signs? | 6-12 hours (up to 36 hours), uterine contractions begin, very restless, panting, digging, shivering, +/- vomiting, refusal to eat, cervix dilates |
| Stage 2 signs? | 3-12 hours (up to 24 hours), temperature returns to normal, first pup enters the pelvic canal, noticeable uterine contractions, clear discharge |
| What is needed immediately after birth? | For the bitch to lick the pup to remove the sac, clean it up & stimulate breathing. If the mom doesn't, human intervention is needed. |
| If human intervention is needed, because the mom isn't cleaning the pup, what needs to be done? | Use your fingers to break open the sac, clean the airway with bulb syringe, rub with a towel, cut the cord & tie with suture, ID and weight the puppy, return to mom to begin nursing |
| What to record with each puppy/kitten? | Time of birth, sex, description of markings, weight |
| How often should pups be weighed? | Every 12 hours for first 3 days. Then once a day between 3 days and 4 weeks. |
| Stage 3 signs? | Expulsion of the placenta, usually 15 mins after the birth of 1-3 pups, green-black vaginal discharge is normal for up to 3 weeks |
| Maternal factors for dystocia? | Contraction forces, lack of contractions, age, pain, hernia of the uterus, uterine rupture, inadequate pelvis, insufficient dilation |
| Fetal factors for dytocia? | Over-sized fetus, head flexion, limb flexion, faulty pelvic presentaion |
| Drugs for neonates following a C-Section? | Naloxone, Doxapram, Atropine, Epinepherine, Glucose |
| Supplies for neonates following a C-Section? | Warm/dry area, clean/warm towel, drugs, hemostats, suture and scissors, suction bulbs, oxygen, needles for acupuncture |
| When do external ear canals open? | Between 6-14 days after birth, and should be entirely open at 17 days old. |
| Neonate HR and RR? | HR: 220 bpm RR: 15-35 brpm |
| Enviroment temperature for neonates? | 86-90° F, lower this temp. over the next 3 weeks to 75° F. Humidity- 55-60% |
| When will neonates defecate on their own? | Around 3 weeks old |
| Signs of neonatal illness? | Crying a lot, restlessness, weakness, hypothermia, diarrhea, altered respiration, hematuria, cyanosis |
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