Pregnacy Related Problems Flashcards
What is infertility?
Infertility is a condition where it prevents an animal from reproducing. This can occur in females and males and is caused by different problems.
• Geneticfaults
• Inhospitableenvironment
• Slow swimming sperm
• Disease
• Injury
• Nutrition
What is problems with mating?
Problems can occur as early as the mating stage which prevents the animals from reproducing. This can be for several reasons however the most common is have non- compatible males and females.
This is when there is a genetic clash between the male and female resulting in lethal alleles.
What is eclampsia?
Eclampsia, also referred to as hypocalcaemia or puerperal tetany, is a medical condition associated with a life-threatening drop in blood calcium levels that occurs in nursing mothers.
In dogs, Eclampsia most commonly occurs when the puppies are one to four weeks of age, and the mother is producing the most milk
What is dystocia?
Dystocia causes obvious malposition, abnormally prolonged gestation, and abnormally prolonged whelping or queening duration.
Dystocia is diagnosed when there has been an attempt with obstetric manipulation to assist with a vaginal delivery.
What are some postpartum problems?
These are problems that occur after the female has given birth.
• Retained Placenta is when the placenta doesn’t completely come out of the uterus after the baby is born. Sometimes, a piece of the placenta is left behind in the uterus which can result in infection.
• Uterine Prolapse occurs when the muscles and tissue in the pelvis weaken. The weakness lets the uterus drop down into the vagina. Sometimes, it comes out through the vaginal opening.
• Post-Partum Depression is usually associated with humans as it is a psychological issue when the mother falls into a deep state of depression after giving birth. In humans this can happen when still caring for the offspring however in animals this usually only occurs if the offspring doesn’t survive, the mother can become depressed.
What is pyometra?
Pyometra is a serious and life-threatening infection in the uterus. Pyometra is a secondary infection due to hormonal changes in a female’s reproductive tract.
The condition must be treated quickly and aggressively.
