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14 Cards in this Set
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What is taurine deficiency in cats known to cause?
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cardiomyopathy
retinal degeneration embryonic death! |
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T/F The cat has a vagina with an uneven lumen size
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True - narrows cranially
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Why should you give a cat showing signs of ovarian remnant syndrome an injection of GnRH?
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If in estrous, the follicle will ovulate & CL will form - easier to find.
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T/F Cats can have estrous periods throughout the year
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True
Long-haired breeds tend to be more seasonal (early spring, early summer) |
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T/F Cats always ovulate once bred
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False
Ovulation depends on repeat breeding |
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T/F Cats can show fertile estrus shortly after kittening
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True
as early as 10 days |
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T/F Hemorrhage control, fragile tissues and hypoglycemia are important during prepuberal ovariectomies
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True
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T/F Repeated injections of prostaglandins are usually required to procure abortion in cats
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False
Unlike in bitches, only a single injection is required |
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T/F Testosterone implants and other androgen can be used to supress estrus in cats
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False
They're hepatotoxic and will kill cats |
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T/F Common progestogens are safe for use in cats to suppress estrus
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False - they can cause increased insulin dependence, resulting in diabetes-mellitus
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Who has an ovarian bursa - cat or dog
Why do we care? |
Dog
Cats more likely to get ovarian remnant syndrome |
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T/F Copulation in cats involves locking of the bulbus glandis in the vagina
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False
Tomcats don't have a bulbus glandis, they have barbs |
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T/F Estrus in cats is accompanied by an increased vaginal SCI
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True
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Can a 4 day break between kittens be normal?
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Yes!
Could be due to superfetation |
