Feline Reproduction Flashcards
What are the behavioral changes associated with proestrus in the feline?
increased activity
vocalization
increased affection toward people
What is the level of estrogen during proestrus?
estrogen levels rising
What are the behavioral changes associated with estrus in the feline?
vocalization
rolling behavior
assuming breeding position
treading with hind limbs
When is the average length of estrus in the feline?
3-16 days
What is the level of estrogen during estrus?
estrogen is high
What is the average length of gestation in the feline?
65 days
What is caused by feline herpesvirus infection?
- abortion
- maceration
- placental necrosis
- congenital fetal infection
What are the result of in utero infection with feline immunodeficiency virus?
- arrested development
- abortion
- stillbirth
- viable, virus-infected kittens
What are the results of in utero infection with feline leukemia virus?
- fetal/neonatal death in most
- some carry infection into later life
- resorption or abortion
What are the results of in utero infection with feline infectious peritonitis?
- repeat breeders
- abortion, stillbirths
- fading kittens
What are the results of in utero infection with feline panleukopenia virus?
- cerebellar hypoplasia
- abortion, stillbirths
- neonatal death
What is the most common cause of dystocia?
primary uterine inertia
What causes spine formation on the penis?
testosterone
What is indicated if a tom has spines on the penis?
- intact
- cryptorchid
- androgen producing tumor
- testosterone injected
What is indicated if a tom does not have spines on his penis?
- castrated or prepubertal
- cryptorchid
- intersex
- estrogen producing tumor
