SA Repro Flashcards
what are the clinical signs of pseudopregnancy?
2 mammary glands swollen.
Nest making, lactation, aggression.
How is pseudopregnancy treated?
Most require no Tx.
Can give galastop: (cabergoline) 5ug/kg SID PO.
Why do permanent pseudopregnancies occur?
spay 25d post-ovulation - prolactin high!
SPAY IN ANOESTRUS
What is the pathogenesis for canine pyometra?
P4 induced endometrial hyperplasia –> pyometra
What is the causative agent for 80% of cases of canine pyometra?
E coli
What is the Tx of choice for pyometra?
Surgery
Outline the medical Tx of pyometra.
ABs 4w after cure
IVFT
PGs - closprostenol EOD or lutalyse TID
Cabergoline SID 2w
Over what value of progesterone is a bitch likely to get pregnant?
> 6ng/ml
Which licenced hormone can be given post-mating to induce abortion?
Oestrogens - 3/5/7d
Aglepristone - x2, 24h apart in 1st 45d.
Which unlicenced hormone can be given post-mating to induce abortion?
Prostaglandins: BID for 5d
Cabergoline: SID
What can be given to the queen to induce abortion?
Oestrogen 1-2d post-mating
Cabergoline + cloprostenol: 30-40d post-mating for best results.
What are the 2 most common causes for failed breeding?
- Mistiming
2. Male infertility
What motility, grade and normal morphology % would be considered excellent in terms of semen quality?
Motility >85%
Normal >80%
Grade 4-5
What motility, grade and normal morphology % would be considered poor in terms of semen quality?
Motility <70%
Normal <70%
Grade 1-2
How are ovarian cysts diagnosed in the bitch?
P4 >2ng/mg for 9-10w
How are ovarian cysts treated in the dog?
Sx removal
What are the 2 causes of short IOI in the bitch?
Ovarian Hyperstimulation (follicular cyst/GCT) Premature fall in P4
What is a follicular cyst?
Thin walled structure.
>1cm
Contains serous fluid
How are follicular cysts treated?
Surgical aspiration
Ovariectomy
GnRH +hCG
What are the signs of follicular cysts in the bitch?
Persistent Oestrus
High persistent oestrogen levels
What is produced by granulosa cell tumorus?
Mostly oestrogens
can produce P4
How do Algepristone and cabergoline cause shorter IOIs?
Decrease P4 levels