Reproductive Diseases Flashcards
What is the gestation period of dogs and cats?
63 days
What does dystocia mean?
Difficult birth
What are the three most important things to remember when reviving a C-section puppy?
Keep warm, use suction bulb to clear airway, stimulate to breathe
What is pyometra?
Bacterial infection of the uterus
What is the difference between a closed and open pyometra?
Open: Cervix is open
Closed: Cervix is closed
What is the treatment for pyometra?
Spay, Antibiotics, Fluids
What species are mammary tumors usually benign?
Dogs
What species are mammary tumors usually malignant?
Cats
What age of dogs most commonly suffer from vaginitis?
Puppies
What is the term used for when the penis is unable to completely retract into the prepuce?
Paraphimosis
Why do veterinarians perform a rectal exam on geriatric male dogs?
Check Prostate
What type of cancer can develop in a cryptorchid patient?
Sertoli cell tumor
What is the type of tumor that is found on the genitals and looks like cauliflower?
Transmissible Venereal Tumor
What is the most common cause of Brucellosis?
Brucella canis
What are the clinical signs of Brucellosis?
Late term abortion, still birth, decreased conception rate
What is the most common prostatic neoplasia?
adenocarcinoma
Does castration prevent prostatic neoplasia in dogs?
No
What is prostatitis?
Bacterial infection of the prostate gland
Is treatment of prostatitis difficult?
Yes
What species are mammary tumors most common?
Intact bitches and queens
What is mastitis?
Bacterial infection of the mammary glands
What species is mastitis most common in?
Dogs
What is ovarian remnant syndrome?
Entire ovary is not removed during spay
What species is pyometra most common in?
Older intact female dogs
When does false pregnancy usually occur?
6-12 weeks after estrus
What species is false pregnancy usually common in?
Dogs
What are the two types of c section?
En bloc, standard
What is an en bloc C-section?
Removal of entire uterus
What is a standard C-section?
Removal of puppies/kittens individually
