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29 Cards in this Set
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Stages of Estrus
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Anestrus 5.5 months
Proestrus: 9 days Estrus: 9 days Diestrus: 2 months |
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Pregnancy Diagnosis
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Palpation: 21-28 days
Hormone Assay: after 25 days Ultrasonography: 20-28 days Radiography: after 55 days |
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Parturation Stages
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Nesting: 30 min-12 hrs
Delivery: up to 30 hrs w/ rest betw pups 30-90 min Expulsion of Placenta: after each pup |
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Signs of Dystocia
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No delivery w/in 24 hrs of active labor onset
>2-4 hrs between pups Toxemia Foul-smelling discharge |
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Signs of pseudocyesis (false pregnancy)
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Physiological and behavioral changes similar to pregnancy
Enlarges mammary glands / may secrete milk Restlessness Nesting Excitement Abdominal distention Mothering inanimate objects |
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Signs of Pyometra
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Vaginal discharge (Open)
PU/PD Abdominal Enlargement Lethargy Dehydration V/D Systemic Response |
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Signs of Eclampsia
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Stilted gait
Trembling/weakness Fever 104+ Seizures/convulsions Dilated pupils Tachycardia |
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Signs of Mastitis
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Swollen, hot mammary glands
Hard to the touch Red and inflamed Milk is clumpy and off-color Mother has fever |
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Signs of Neonatal illness
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Frequent crying
Restlessness Weakness Hypothermia Diarrhea Dehydration Altered respiration Cyanosis Hematuria |
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Treatment of Neonatal illness
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Warm gradually w/hot water bottles
Encourage feeding: warm gruel, baby food or kitten milk replacer Assess hydration: MM, Skin elasticity, urine color |
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Age for weaning
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Begin at 4 wks
Complete by 6-7 weeks |
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Emergency
Systems to Focus on |
Respiratory
Cardiovascular Central Nervous System Renal |
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Emergency
Vitals to assess in 1st seconds |
CRT
MM HR RR Pulse quality Pupils |
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Emergency
Triage Priorities |
Respiratory
Cardiac Arrest Arterial Hemorrhage Shock Thoracic Wound Seizure Poison ingestion Fractures |
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Respiratory Arrest
Causes |
Shock
OD of Anesthetic Structural disorders Oral or Tracheal foreign bodies Severe head injury Pulmonary tissue/lining disorder |
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Respiratory Arrest
Treatment |
Stop anesthesia
Respiratory Stimulants (dopram) Clear obstructions Intubate Artificial respiration Remove fluid or air from chest cavity |
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Cardiac Arrest
Causes |
Resp. Arrest
OD of Anesthetic Shock Embolism Electricution Severe head/chest trauma Hypothermia Cardiac disease |
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Cardiac Arrest
Treatment |
Stop Anesthesia
Check Airway Provide ventilation CPR |
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CPR
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60-100 compressions/min
20-40 respirations/min |
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Shock
Types |
Hypovolemic
Anaphylactic Septic Cardiogenic |
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Hypovolemic Shock
Causes |
Hemorrhage
Severe dehydration |
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Hypovolemic Shock
Treatment |
Replace lost volume
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Anaphylactic Shock
Causes |
Allergic reaction: Vx, Insects, food
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Anaphylactic Shock
Treatment |
Epinephrine
Steroids Antihistamines |
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Cardiogenic Shock
Causes |
Hypertrophic or congestive heart failure
Cardiomyopathy Cardiac tamponade |
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Cardiogenic shock
Treatment |
Restore heart function
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Septic Shock
Causes |
Bacterial infection
Fungal infection |
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Septic Shock
Treatment |
Provide Oxygen/relieve resp distress
IV fluids Treat underlying infection Supportive |
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Common Emergencies
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Thoracic Wounds
Coma, Loss of Conciousness Poisoning Electricution Proptosis GDV Rectal Prolapse Burns |
