Canine Paediatrics and the Neonatal Period

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During the first week of life, what environmental temperature should the pups be housed?
30oC-32oC
32oC-34oC
28oC-30oC
36oC-37oC
 
Hypothermic pups
Have an increased heart rate
Have ileus of the GI tract
Pups reject mothers with cool skin
All of the above
 
Fluid administration to the neonate can be delivered
Orally
Intravenously
Subcutaneously
All of the above
 
The most common bacteria causing septicaemia in the neonate include
Streptococcus spp.
Enterobacteriaceae family
Staphylococcus spp.
All of the above
 
Signs of neonatal septicaemia include
Occasional sloughing of extremities
Bloat
Decreased vocalisation
Constipation
 
Which is NOT a common causes of aspiration pneumonia
Tube feeding
Feeding excessively on the bitch
Syringe feeding
Bottle feeding
 
Swinging Puppies
Removes amniotic fluid from the airways
Induces intracranial haemorrhage
Increases oxygen to the brain
All of the above
 
Colostral antibody absorption is concluded by
4 hours
8 hours
12 hours
24 hours
 
How much weight is acceptable for pups to lose in the first 24 hours of life?
5%
10%
15%
20%
 
The maximum capacity of the neonate’s stomach is approximately
2ml per pup
4ml per pup
2ml per 100g of bodyweight
4ml per 100g of bodyweight