neonatal care SA exam 3 Flashcards
for the apgar scoring what is the normal viability range
7-10 total points
what is normal growth in a puppy
2g/kg a day
when are they spontaneously deficating/urinating
2-3 weeks
what is the major source of igG
colostrum
when does the intestinal barrier close in puppies
starts at 4 hours and ends at 24 hours
what do we worry about with exotic cat breeds
they are B type blood. only breed to B type blood to avoid anti-a alloantibodies being given through milk to kittens and they die.
remove kittens from mom
when do we introduce gruel
3-4 weeks
when is CV system mature
2 mo/ 8 weeks
when does the kidneys mature? why does this matter
9-11 weeks
prior, lower usg and clear, decreased clearance
what is the USG range of neonates
1.006- 1.017
rectal temp must be ____ before you can tube feed
97F
how much can you tube feed at a time?
4ml/100g BW
so 2-3ml/100g each feeding
if puppy is not gaining from tube feeding what do you do
adjust amount of feeds not amount at each feed.
neonates three worst enemies
hypothermia
hypoglycemia
hypovolemia
consequences of hypothermia
bradycardia
paralytic ileus, bloat
anorexia
hypoglycemia
