Exam 1: Canine Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
Gestation length
A
65 +/- 1 day
2
Q
proestrus
A
9 days
3
Q
estrus
A
9 days
4
Q
ovulation
A
day 2 of estrus
5
Q
diestrus
A
60 days
6
Q
IEI
A
interestrus interval
from one cycle to the next
7 month average
7
Q
anestrus
A
8
Q
cornification
A
squamous
superficial
9
Q
non cornified
A
10
Q
E2
A
proesteus
11
Q
LH
A
peak day 0 between proestrus and estrus
12
Q
FSH
A
13
Q
P4
A
peak day 4.5 of estrus, decrease through diestrus
14
Q
check for pregnancy
A
ultrasound: day 15 earliest, 25-26 days/ 3 weeks avg
relaxin blood test: day 17 earliest, 3 weeks avg
palpation: 28 days
x-ray: 42-54 days, 1 week before whelping
15
Q
Hormones to know
A
LH
FSH
Relaxin
Progesterone
Oxytocin
PGF2α
16
Q
Progesterone
A
pro-pregnancy hormone
solely responsible for CL in dogs
17
Q
os penis
A
18
Q
Prostate
A
accessory sex gland
