Clin Med 4 Repro Test Flashcards
When is the dogs first heat cycle?
6-12 months
When is the cats first heat cycle?
6-9 months
What estrous cycle does the dog have?
Diestrous
How often do dogs have a cycle?
Every 6-9 months
What estrous cycle does the cat have?
Seasonal polyestrous
What hormone level is highest in estrus?
Estrogen
What hormone level is highest in diestrus?
Progesterone
In what stage does ovulation occur in dogs?
Estrus
In what stage will the female allow the male to mate?
Estrus
At what age should a female be bred?
2 years
In what stage does pregnancy occur?
Diestrus
In what stage does pseudocyesis occur?
Diestrus
What cell type is predominant in estrus?
Cornified cells/ superficial cells
What is the average gestation period in dogs and cats?
63 days
At what gestation age can a fetus be detected on an ultrasound?
28 days
At what gestation age can a fetus be detected on a radiograph?
45 days
How many stages of labor are there?
3
What happens in the first stage of labor?
Lasts up to 36 hours. Mother begins nesting behavior and temperature drops
At what age can you perform a declaw and tail docking?
2-5 days
At what age can you perform an ear cropping?
Few months
At what age do you start vaccines and deworming medications
6-8 weeks
Between what months do cats cycle?
January- October