Repro Quiz

Mammary Gland Tumors

  • Determining malignancy of mammary gland tumors through visual inspection can be challenging.
    • True or False question: It is often difficult to determine by visual inspection whether a mammary gland tumor is malignant.

Gestation Period of Dogs and Cats

  • The normal gestation period for dogs and cats is between 62-65 days.
    • Multiple choice:
    • a. Between 62-65 days (Correct)
    • b. Between 35-40 days
    • c. Between 12-14 weeks
    • d. Between 6 and 7 weeks

Pyometra and Renal Failure in Older Bitches

  • Older bitches with pyometra may exhibit signs that resemble renal failure.
    • Statement: Older bitches with pyometra often present with signs similar to renal failure.
    • a. True
    • b. False (Correct)

Duration of Labor in Dogs and Cats

  • A bitch or queen in labor for longer than a specific time without delivering a fetus should be examined.
    • Question: A bitch or queen in labor for longer than how many hours without delivering a fetus should be examined?
    • a. 8
    • b. 2
    • c. 6
    • d. 4 (Correct)

Types of Pyometra and Their Impact

  • Discuss the types of pyometra and which type is more severe, and the reasons.

Penile Swelling in Canines

  • The time taken for the bulbis glandis to decrease in swelling enough to remove the penis from the vagina in canines is approximately 30-40 minutes.

Uterine Contrations and Medication

  • A medication that is often tried to increase uterine contractions prior to a Cesarean section is:
    • Question: What medication can be used to aid in increasing uterine contractions that is often tried prior to Cesarean section?
    • a. Lactate
    • b. Oxytocin (Correct)
    • c. Progesterone
    • d. Estrogen

Transmissible Venereal Tumor (TVT)

  • The cellular appearance of Transmissible Venereal Tumor (TVT) can be likened to hole punches in blood cells.
    • TVT stands for Transmissible Venereal Tumor.

Prevention of Male Reproductive System Problems

  • To prevent male reproductive problems such as prostatic abscesses or testicular tumors, the best method is:
    • Multiple choice:
    • a. Removal of the prostate
    • b. Hormonal therapy
    • c. Castration at a young age (Correct)
    • d. Prevention of mating

Pregnancy Confirmation in Canines

  • Pregnancy in a canine can be confirmed on ultrasound at a specific age, which is sooner than the confirmation time for radiographs.
    • Question: At what age can pregnancy in a canine be confirmed on ultrasound, and is this sooner than or after confirmation time for radiographs?
    • Answer: (1) sooner

Pseudopregnancy and Medication

  • A particular type of medication should be avoided in cases of pseudopregnancy because it increases prolactin secretion, often exacerbating the disorder.
    • Question: What is this type of medication? (1)