Urologic And Reproductive Emergencies Flashcards
What are some clinical signs of urinary obstruction in a cat
Pollakiuria, longer periods in box, depression, anorexia, vomiting, stanguria
Straining to urinate
Stranguria
Urinary catheter care should be done how often
3 times a day
What is the normal urine output in cats
2ml/kg/hr
What is prerenal acute kidney injury
Days-weeks
Reduced blood flow to the kidneys
What is intrinsic acute kidney injury
Damage to the cellular structure of the kidney by ischemic or toxic events
What is postrenal acute kidney injury
Obstruction or diversion of the outflow of urine from the animal
What is chronic kidney failure (CRF OR CKF)
Caused by months to years of injury to the kidney, no repair but can be managed.
Duration of Proestrus in dogs
6-11 days
Describe Proestrus in dogs
Bleeding begins but the female is not receptive breeding
Duration of estrus in dogs
5-9days
Describe estrus in dogs
Bleeding stops, the female is receptive to breeding
Diestrus duration in pregnant dogs
56-58days
What are the 3 stages of parturition
Nesting
Delivery of fetus
Delivery of placenta
Abnormal labor
Dystocia