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?

    <p>Nervous voluntary inhibition of labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of medical management of dystocia?

    <p>To stimulate the myometrium with drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To avoid aggressive manipulations during obstetrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Use endogenous oxytocin by removing the nursing puppies or kittens</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Intravenously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition should a caesarean section be considered?

    <p>When the dam has previously had a caesarean section</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It increases strength of uterine contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign associated with dystocia?

    <p>Dark green or malodorous vaginal discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can gestational age be determined using ovulation data?

    <p>Throughout gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might contribute to dystocia in a dam?

    <p>Narrow pelvic canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates an abnormally prolonged whelping or queening?

    <p>&gt; 4 hours of weak labor with no offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fetal cause of dystocia?

    <p>Abnormal fetal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be evaluated in the mammary gland development?

    <p>'Congestion, distension, size, and presence of milk'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method can be used to determine gestational age?

    <p>'Ovulation data'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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