What are the two primary regulatory centers of the reproductive system?
The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
At what age do testicles normally descend in the dog?
6 - 16 weeks, although descent as late as 10 months (40 weeks) is documented
What is the most common cause of K9 dystocia?
Uterine inertia that develops after the delivery of one or more neonates
When is K9 dystocia diagnosed?
- inappropriate uterine contractility for the stage of labor, e.g., generally infrequent, weak myometrial contractions
- excessive fetal stress resulting from labor
What are the indicators for a C-section in K9 dystocia?
- unresponsive uterine inertia
- obstructive dystocia
- aberrant uterine contractions
- progressive fetal distress w/o response to medical management, e.g., persistent bradycardia
Describe the most effective time for treatment of K9 dystocia.
when uterine inertia begins to develop - BEFORE the contractions stop completely
How do you confirm delivery of all puppies or kittens?
palpation or radiography
This is the site of sperm production
seminiferous tubules
This is where sperm are stored
the epididymis
What is the approximate gestation period for a horse?
335 - 342 days with individuals ranging up to 20 days from these averages
