Causes of Canine Dystocia

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What is the most common cause of dystocia in dogs?

Insufficient stimulation to initiate labor (correct)

Inherited predisposition

Nervous voluntary inhibition of labor

Excessive fetal fluids

What is the Ferguson reflex?

A reflex triggered by excessive fetal fluids

A reflex due to nervous voluntary inhibition of labor

A reflex caused by the administration of tranquilizers

A neuroendocrine reflex initiated by the cervix distension (correct)

Which factor may lead to secondary uterine inertia?

Obstruction of the birth canal (correct)

Inherited predisposition

Excessive fetal fluids

Insufficient stimulation to initiate labor

What may occur in nervous primiparous bitches and queens?

Nervous voluntary inhibition of labor Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of medical management of dystocia?

To stimulate the myometrium with drugs Signup and view all the answers

Why might sedation be necessary for obstetrics or if the dam is extremely nervous?

To avoid aggressive manipulations during obstetrics Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if oxytocin is not available for managing dystocia?

Use endogenous oxytocin by removing the nursing puppies or kittens Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended route for administering 10% calcium gluconate?

Intravenously Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition should a caesarean section be considered?

When the dam has previously had a caesarean section Signup and view all the answers

What effect does oxytocin have when the cause of dystocia is uterine inertia?

It increases strength of uterine contractions Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign associated with dystocia?

Dark green or malodorous vaginal discharge Signup and view all the answers

When can gestational age be determined using ovulation data?

Throughout gestation Signup and view all the answers

What might contribute to dystocia in a dam?

Narrow pelvic canal Signup and view all the answers

What indicates an abnormally prolonged whelping or queening?

> 4 hours of weak labor with no offspring Signup and view all the answers

What is a fetal cause of dystocia?

Abnormal fetal development Signup and view all the answers

What should be evaluated in the mammary gland development?

'Congestion, distension, size, and presence of milk' Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to determine gestational age?

'Ovulation data' Signup and view all the answers

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