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Feline Flashcards

1
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Which ligament is fragile in the cat?

A

Utero-ovarian/proper ligament

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2
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How often do cats display oestrus behaviour?

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Every 2 weeks

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3
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What type of ovulators are cats?

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Induced

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4
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How do we describe cats cycles?

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Seasonally polyoestrus

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5
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How long does uterine involution take?

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10 days

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6
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How long is proestrus?

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1-3 days

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7
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How long is oestrus?

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3-10 days - queen accepts male

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8
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How long is interoestrus/postoestrus?

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6-16 days - sexual inactivity

this happens when she does not ovulate

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9
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How long is anoestrus?

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3-4 months (winter)

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10
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How long is the luteal phase?

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42 days - after sterile breeding

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11
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Name 5 signs of oestrus

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  1. Lordosis
  2. Vocalisation
  3. Increased aggression
  4. Vaginal cytology +++ superficial cells
  5. Allows mounting
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12
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What accessory glands to toms have?

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Bulbourethral and prostate

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13
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How are the penis spines described?

A

Testerone dependent

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14
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What is the basal testosterone concentration?

A

12-24nmol/L

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15
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When will females and males reach puberty?

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Female -> 6-10months

Male -> 9 months

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16
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When does spermatogenesis begin in males?

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20 weeks

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17
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How long is the spermatogenic cycle?

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47 days

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18
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When would we do AI in cats?

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In zoos or dying breeds

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19
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How do we decide when to AI?

A

Vaginal cytology

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20
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Where is a queen inseminated?

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Level of anterior vagina/posterior cervix

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21
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What do we administer after AI?

A

hCG 50-75 IU IM

Do insemination and hCG again after 24 hours

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22
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What is the recommended semen dose?

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50-80 million/ml 0.1-0.2ml

23
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When does attachment occur in gestation?

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15 days post mating

24
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How long is gestation from mating?

A

65 days

25
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When can we use palpation for PD?

A

17-25 days - firm spherical masses

26
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When can we use ultrasonography for PD?

A

15d first detect

22d heartbeat

27
Q

When can we use radiography to see skeletons?

A

45d

28
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What type of placentation do cats have?

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Endotheliochorial, zonary, deciduate

Maternal haematoma in pigmented zone

29
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What can be used to determine partruition time?

A

Serum progesterone - not very reliable in cats

12-15nmol on day of birth

30
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How long does stage 1 parturition last and what happens?

A

24 hours - restless, vocal and nesting

31
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How long does stage 2 parturition last and what happens?

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1st kitten 30-60 minutes, interval between kittens 5-60 minutes

32
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What is stage 3?

A

Expulsion of fetal membranes at each kitten

33
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What is “queening”?

A

nesting and isolation behaviour - move to separate area 3 weeks before due

34
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What is the time frame for normal parturition?

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2-6 hours, maximum 12 hours

35
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What are 4 signs of dystocia?

A

Unusual
Strong ineffective contractions, delay of 2-3 hours following first kitten, weak contractions, brown/green vaginal discharge and no progress

36
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How do we treat dystocia?

A

Calcium and oxytocin

caesarean

37
Q

How much calcium do lactating queens require each day?

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600mg/day

38
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What is the average birthweight of kittens?

A

100+/- 10g

39
Q

What is the ambient temperature for kittens?

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30 first 2 weeks

25 for next 2 weeks

40
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How much should nursing kittens gain a day?

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7-10 grams per day

41
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what is the weaning-oestrus interval?

A

1-2 weeks

42
Q

What are 3 agents that cause abortion?

A

Toxoplasma gondii
Coxiella burnetti
Chlamydia felis

43
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Which ovary is more caudal?

A

The left

44
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What hormone is mammary hypertrophy dependent on and who does it happen to the most?

A

Progesterone - young cats

45
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What is mammary hypertrophy?

A

Enlarged mammary glands not associated with pregnancy or parturition - non-painful

46
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How do we treat mammary hypertrophy?

A

Remove progesterone source or give dopamine agonist -> or hysterectomy
Can resolve without treatment

47
Q

What is ovarian remnant syndrome?

A

Presence of functional ovarian tissue in ovariohysterectomised queen

48
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How do we diagnose ovarian remnant syndrome?

A

GnRH challenge, post oestrus P4 after ovulation induction

49
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How do we treat ovarian remnant syndrome?

A

Surgery after ovulation induction

50
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What is a predisposing factor for pyometra?

A

Cystic endometrial hyperplasia

Older cats 5-6 years

51
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How do we treat pyometra?

A

ovariohysterectomy, fluids and antibiotics

52
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How do we evaluate oestrus in big cats?

A

Faecal progesterone and oestrogen

53
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How many cats can result in 7 years from 1 breeding pair?

A

400,000

54
Q

How can we control feral cats?

A

Trap, neuter and release with cropped ear
GnRH vaccines
Progesterone supplementation -> risk of CEH and pyometra though

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