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At the time of whelping, a greenish orblackish discharge from the vulva indicates: |
placentalseparation
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Puppy and kitten eyes normally open _______after birth. |
5to 14 days
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A litter of Boston Terrier puppies is broughtin at 2 weeks of age for their initial veterinary evaluation with the umbilicalcords still attached. |
thisis abnormal as the cords should have fallen off in 2 to 3 days
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An 8 week old puppy needs radiographs. Whichof the following is most accurate: |
thekilovoltage should be greatly reduced
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For the first week of life, what is the per centage of the birthweight that a puppy should gain each day? |
10-20% |
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The optimum ambient temperature for the first week of life for a puppyis
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90degrees F
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The nursing mother of a litter of puppies should be monitored for signsof unsteadiness or ataxia as eclampsia may be seen and is related to:
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lowserum calcium
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Which of the following is considered thehallmark of management of the ill puppy: |
rewarming of the patient fluid/glucose replacement antibiotic therapy |
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Considering the benefit of antibodies incolstrum, if the puppy has not nursed by ____ hours much of the benefit ofimmunity will be lost. |
12
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For the canine mother, calorie needs may increase from __________during nursing, particularly if the litter is large. |
200 to 400% |
