Chapter 109 Ovaries and Uterus

Question 1

What is the gestational period in dogs based on ovulation

Answer 1

Dogs: 64 days when calculated from ovulation

Question 2

What is the most common neoplasia in the uterus

Answer 2

Leiomyomas represent 90% of mesenchymal tumors
Leiomyosarcoma - 10%

Question 3

What is the gestational period in dogs based on progesterone level

Answer 3

Calculated from the day serum progesterone level reached 1.5 ng/mL, gestational lengths in one study were 65 ± 3 days, with no bitch giving birth outside this range.

Question 4

What is the gestational period in cats based on progesterone level

Answer 4

pregnancy is defined as the first day plasma progesterone concentration exceeds 2.5 ng/mL, the duration of pregnancy is 63 to 66 days.