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Which puppy will ingest more antibodies?
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Stronger nursing puppies may ingest more antibodies
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After how many hours if a puppy has not nursed will the benefit of the immunity be lost?
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After 12 hours
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How do the caloric needs for the mother change during nursing?
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Increases for 200-400%
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Where are the antibody protiens absorbed for nursing puppies, and how long are they absorbed for?
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The intestines; for 36 hrs
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What hormone can inhibit the whelping process?
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Epinephrine (stress)
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What are signs of impending whelping?
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1. the temperature drops to 99 an many cases 12-24 hours before whelping
2. appetite is often suppressed the day of whelping
3. vulvar discharges
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Seeing frank blood during whelping can indicate what?
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Uterine trauma
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What should the enviornmental temp be for whelping?
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90 degrees
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What part of the body should be clipped on the mother and how far from birth?
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Mammary and perineal area; 1 week prior
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What is a laparotomy?
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A surgical incision made in the abdomen
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What are the main concerns when checking an incision from a laparotomy?
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Check for swelling, drainage, excessive inflammation, dehiscence, the incision edges no adhereing due to self trauma
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What is most important that you monitor the incision site for after a spay?
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Monitor for hemorrhage
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How long should pain management last for declaws?
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4-5 days
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When should declaw bandages be removed?
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Within 24 hours
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What kind of litter should be used after a declaw and for how long?
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Shredded or pelleted litter for 10 days
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