repro dz Flashcards
a normal sized uterus should be visible on a radiograph
false
intense protective behaviors from bitches is normal after parturition
false
inappropriate maternal behavior tends to resolve after the first litter so they can be used for breeding again
false
prostate disease is more common in dogs than cats
true
puppies can still nurse from a bitch with mastitis, they should use the non affected nipple
true
_____% of mammary tumors are malignant in the dog and ___% are malignant in the cat
50 / 80-90
_____ can sometimes be called false pregnancy and occurs during the ___ cycle of a non pregnant animal. the only cure for this is an ___
pseudopregnancy ; estrous ; OVH
___ is the organism most commonly responsible for prostatitis
E coli.
vaginitis is most commonly seen in _____ and the most common clinical sign is ____
prepuberal bitches ; vulvar discharge
____ is the most common causative agent for pyometra
e.coli
eclampsia can be treated by IV administration of ______. when administering this drug, pt should be monitored with constant _____
10-20% calcium gluconate ; HR monitor / ekg
pregnancy in dogs can be detected on day ___ via rads, and day ___ via ultrasound
45 ; 20
eclampsia is caused by _____. it can occur due to heavy ___ or inadequate dietary demands
hypocalcemia ; lactation demands
an _____ is the tx of choice for a pyometra but if the owner declines this treatment, medication options include ____ (a prostaglandin) in conjunction with systemic _____
OVH ; lutalyse ; antibiotics
____ are the most common tumors in female dogs and the 3rd most common in cats
mammary gland tumors
