Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

CVSOH BVSc3 > AB Cat reproduction > Flashcards

AB Cat reproduction Flashcards

1
Q

What kind of a annual reproduction cycle do cats have?

A

Seasonally polyoestrous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

When are cats in anoestrus?

A

Between Sept and Feb

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

When is cat puberty?

A

5-11 months

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What stages of oestrus do cats have?

A

Anoestrus
No distinct pro-oestrus
Oestrus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How is progesterone produced in cats?

A

Solely produced by the CL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the length of a cats pregnancy?

A

65 days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How long is the follicular phase of a queens repro cycle?

A

2-3 weeks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How long is a cats pseudopregnancy?

A

30-40 days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What hormone is linked to daylight length?

A

Melatonin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

When can you diagnose cat pregnancy by abdominal palpation/ultrasound?

A

From day 14 but peaks at 21 days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What happens in the first stage of parturition in cats?

A

Myometrial contractions - not observable

Restless

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What happens in the second stage of parturition in cats?

A

Abdominal contractions, birth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What happens in the third stage of parturition in cats?

A

Expulsion of the placenta

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

How do you diagnose ovarian remnant syndrome?

A

Induce ovulation with GnRH

Document progesterone levels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How do you treat pyometra in queens?

A

Surgical ovariohysterectomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

When should you intervene in stage 1 of parturition in cats?

A

Reduction in rectal temperature more than 12 hours ago and no sign of parturition
Prolonged signs for no reason
Red/brown fluid passed from zonal placental separation without stage 2 signs
Depressed/dehydrated

17
Q

When should you intervene in stage 2 of parturition in cats?

A 
Straining for longer than 30 mins
straining ceases for longer than 2 hours
foetus stuck
red-brown discharge
Dullness/depression
18
Q

What can you use to medically intervene in parturition in cats?

A

Oxytocin and calcium gluconate

CVSOH BVSc3 (60 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions