Eclampsia Flashcards
1
Q
What is eclampsia?
A
low blood calcium levels- puerperal hypocalcaemia
2
Q
Causes-
A
calcium excess/ defiency
3
Q
When is eclampsia common?
A
late gestation/ early postpartum
4
Q
Clinical Signs-
A
panting, increased salivation, pryexia, restlessness
5
Q
What type of diet is not reccommended during gestation?
A
BARF diet- raw food diet, limited calcium
6
Q
Treatment-
A
7
Q
What does an increased need for calcium cause?
A
catabolism of bone, osteoporosis
8
Q
Treatment-
A
slow IVFT
monitoring HR and pulse quality
9
Q
What stage of the oestrus cycle does eclampsia occur?
A
met-oestrus/ lactation
10
Q
What advice can you give to owners?
A
appropriate nutrition, growth from last trimester- avoid calcium supplementation
