Vett 212 Small Animal Diseases 3 Exam 1

Front 1

The condition that occurs typically in middle to older aged dogs and usually within 1-2 months after estrus (but can occur at any stage of the cycle) and can be life threatening is:

Back 1

pyometra

Front 2

The condition that describes swelling and inflammation of the breast is:

Back 2

mastitis

Front 3

In small breed dogs, heat cycles typically begin at:

Back 3

5-6 months of age.

Front 4

The structure that is the site of the production of eggs and many of the hormones responsible for heat cycles and the maintenance of pregnancy is:

Back 4

ovary

Front 5

Fetuses may be palpated in the dog ____post breeding.

Back 5

25-36 days

Front 6

In giant breeds, heat cycles may begin between:

Back 6

14-18 months of age.

Front 7

The structure where the developing embryos attach and mature is the:

Back 7

uterine horn

Front 8

Puerperal tetany occur most commonly in the _____ period.

Back 8

post partum

Front 9

App. 24 hours before the start of parturition, the dog's body temperature is about _____

Back 9

below 100 degrees.

Front 10

Learn the 4 different stages of the estrous cycle including the length of time for each

Back 10

Proestrus: prepatory first stage lasting 5-9 days. Estrus: active breeding stage, 5-9 days, Diestrus: no pregnancy up to 80 days pregnancy – until the end. Anestrus: period between heat cycles.

Front 11

What is the gestation period for dogs? For cats?

Back 11

9 weeks and 63-65 days for cats.

Front 12

At what age do dogs and cats reach puberty?

Back 12

? Between 5-18 months of age (dogs), 6-12 months (cats).

Front 13

Do small breed dogs reach puberty earlier or later than large breed dogs?

Back 13

Earlier.

Front 14

What are other terms for female dogs and cats?

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Bitches, dams, queens

Front 15

At what age may fetuses be palpated in the dog and cat?

Back 15

25-36 days

Front 16

At what age can fetal mineralization be detected on radiographs?

Back 16

45 days.

Front 17

At what age can ultrasound be used to detect fetuses?

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5 weeks

Front 18

What tissues are removed during an ovariohysterectomy?

Back 18

Overies, ovaducts, and uterus.

Front 19

What are the clinical signs of pseudopregnancy and when do they occur?

Back 19

Occurs 40-65 days after a normal estrus. Dogs may exhibit mothering of toys, nesting, or even aggression. Mammary development and milk production are common.

Front 20

In addition to dystocia, what other common pregnancy disorders may occur?

Back 20

Metritis (Inflammation of the Uterus), Mastitis (Inflammation of the Breasts)

Front 21

Define pyometra

Back 21

. Infection of the uterus in dogs and cats.

Front 22

What is another term form eclampsia?

Back 22

Milk fever, puerperal tetany..

Front 23

What is the scrotum?

Back 23

Sack of skin which holds the testes.

Front 24

What is the prepuce?

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Sheath of skin that encloses the penis when its not erect.

Front 25

What is the main hormone that influences the male system?

Back 25

Testosterone.

Front 26

What other hormone may affect the male system?

Back 26

estrogen

Front 27

What are the 3 main parts of the penis?

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Root, body, the glans,

Front 28

What structures do spermatozoa pass through from their site of production to their release from the penis?

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Starts at seminferous tubules, efferent ducts of the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, urethra

Front 29

Define and describe paraphimosis

Back 29

Paraphimosis is when the penis is extruded from the prepuce and cannot be returned to its normal position.

Front 30

Define and describe phimosis

Back 30

Phimosis is when the penis cannot be extruded from the prepuce. It may be congenital due to a small orifice or persistent frenulum. Acquired inflammation or neoplasia reduces the size of preputial orifice or increases the size of the penis. Depending on severity of signs, one may not observe signs until the dog tries to copulate. Treatment is to surgically enlarge the opening or surgical excision of masses.

Front 31

Define orchitis. What are the causes of this?

Back 31

Infections of the testicles and epididymitis. They may be caused by fight wounds, auto injury, systemic infection (Brucella canis), or extension from prostate or urinary tract infections

Front 32

If a male adult cat is brought into the clinic and he does not have testicles in the scrotum, what is an easy way to determine if he is indeed neutered or if he has retained testicles (cryptorchid) ?

Back 32

Castrated males do not have spines on the penis.