WorksheetsPostpartum Care Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How many mammary glands do bitches have?
3 pairs
4 pairs
5 pairs
6 pairs
Why should a bitch be given bland food for 24 hrs post whelping?
To ensure their milk is not too rich for the puppies
As they may have a GI upset
As it will encourage the puppies to suckle
They don't need to be given bland food
Which of these hormones contribute to lactation?
Progesterone
Prolactin
Oxytocin
LH
Which of the following statements about colostrum is untrue?
The neonates should take the colostrum within 8 hours of birth
It contains a high number of MDA
It is present in the milk for up to 7 days after birth
Neonates that do not receive colostrum are more likely to get complications such as septicaemia
Which of the following statements about antibodies are true?
They are produced by T lymphocytes
They are produced by B lymphocytes
They are involved in humoral immunity
They are made up of proteins
What is the normal rectal body temperature of a new born puppy?
32-34 C
34-36 C
36-38 C
38-40 C
Puerperal tetany is another name for which condition?
Metritis
Hypocalcaemia
Agalactia
Retention of placenta
Which of the following is a corona virus affecting cats?
FIV
FeLV
Leptospirosis
FIP
Which congenital abnormality is this cat suffering from?
Nothing... it looks fine
Hare lip
Hydrocephalus
Polydactyl
Which of the following contribute to Fading Puppy Syndrome?
Low birth weight
Poor mothering technique
Hypothermia
Exposures to viruses
