Breeding Flashcards
Give two physical signs a queen may demonstrate of impending birth
Discharge
Contractions
Milk production
Drop in rectal temperature
Give an example of when extra assistance may be needed during a difficult birth?
2nd stage not progressing
No movement of young
Abnormal discharge- bloody, foul smell
Give two behavioural signs a bitch may demonstrate of impending birth
Loss of appetite
Restlessness
Nesting
What is happening in the peurperlum stage of parturition?
Return of the uterus to the non pregnant state
Name signs in first stage of labour
Onset contractions
Restlessness
Nest making
Name signs in End of Gestation
Loss of appetite
Seeking solitude
Nest making
Name signs in second stage labour
Expulsion of young
Return of body temp
Water bag bursts
Last 3-12hours in bitch
Name signs of 3rd stage labour
Expulsion of placenta
Dam may eat placenta
Green-brown discharge in bitch
Red-brown discharge in queen
What happens in puerperium?
Return of the uterus to the non-pregnant stage
What is uterine inertia
Common cause of dystocia , failure of uterine wall to contract
Name 5 items of assistance at parturition
Vet number Heated area for young Disposable bedding Towels Scales Recording materials Water, soap and towels
What would u do if pup is half out and gets stuck?
Gently Rotate side to side to free the hips
If doesn’t work head to nearest vet
What if mother doesn’t break the bag surrounding pup?
Try encourage mother
Remove all membranes and rub young with towel or cloth
What if the young isn’t breathing?
Rub to stimulate breathing
Give mouth to face resuscitation
What if mother doesn’t break cord?
Cut cord about half centimetre from youngs body
What if mother won’t allow young to feed?
Turn off or lower lights
Ongoing restlessness may be sign something is wrong so have vet assistance
What is eclampsia?
Common in small dogs with large litters
When calcium removed from bones to make up deficiency causing calcium to be pulled into blood from muscles
Causes muscles to contract
Name signs and symptoms of eclampsia, and how to treat
Muscle tremors Panting Increase body temp Red gums Distress
Treat with calcium supplement by mouth
Seek vet
Prevent- feed good normal adult diet, only supplement after birth if required
Signs and symptoms of mastitis
Mammary gland become infected:
Hot swollen teats Painful to touch Lumpy and discoloured Red or bruised A chess
Treat-
seek vet as may need surgery
Hot cold compressed
Which stage is the mother in when the water bag appears at the vulva?
2nd stage
Why are breeding records important?
For future breeding
Know him many in litter
Their weight/birth
Name things to write in breeding record
Parentage
D.O.B
Sex ratio
What is colostrum?
Milk produced containing antibodies important for first 3 days, build immune system
Name signs of good mothering
Removal of amniotic sac
Biting through umbilical cord
