Peripartutrient Conditions.2

Question 1

First time breeding advice?

Answer 1

cost implications
time investment
moral considerations- breed dependant
licensing
+/- booking with vet

Question 2

What are considerations for postpartum care?

Answer 2

dam should be cleaned, perineum attention
5-10% above breeding bw
offered light food

Question 3

What are nutritional postpartum care considerations?

Answer 3

25% maintenance requirement per pup
complete puppy/kitten growth diet
adlib- cats
unlimited water- demands of lactation

Question 4

What is important of the dam when limiting infection?

Answer 4

no contact with other animals, increased vulnerability

Question 5

What does transient mean?

Answer 5

temporary

Question 6

What is eclampsia pregnancy advice?

Answer 6

worming, vaccinations, vet examination, whelping box

Question 7

What is eclampsia nutrition advice?

Answer 7

avoid calcium supplementation and large breed puppy diets- growth diet last trimester