Become a Veterinary Assistant 2: Canine Reproduction Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers

According to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, what percentage of Bulldogs suffer from hip dysplasia? - Answer- 75% If repeated breedings of two keeshonds always result in a quarter of their puppies (both males and females) with diabetes, what does this suggest about how the disease is inherited? - Answer- Diabetes is a recessive trait Why do most breeders use OFA rather than PennHIP to screen for hip dysplasia? - Answer- The veterinarian can do the OFA certification him or herself and they don't have to be sent to a radiologist Where are the ovaries located? - Answer- Behind the kidneys What is a hermaphrodite? - Answer- It is a puppy that has both male and female body parts What are the symptoms of a Canine Herpesvirus infection? - Answer- Abortion and death of newborns What is the role of the gubernaculum? - Answer- It pulls the testicle from its birth site to the scrotum What is the name of the structure that swells on each side of the penis during an erection? - Answer- Bulbus glandis What disease plagues 50% of intact male dogs by the time they are 5 years old? - Answer- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia When does the progesterone level in the blood suddenly rise? - Answer- Just before ovulation What stage of estrous is characterized by hormonal dormancy? - Answer- Anestrus What method of assessing the stage in the reproductive cycle uses a cotton swab? - Answer- Vaginal smear What is the name of the first portion of semen ejaculated? - Answer- Pre-sperm fluid What temperature is suitable for storing chilled semen? - Answer- Four degrees Celsius Why are the hindquarters of the bitch elevated after mating? - Answer- It boosts conception rates because it allows semen to move towards the cervix What structure turns into a corpus luteum? - Answer- A follicle What is the effect of advanced age on fertility of the bitch? - Answer- It increases the probability of the bitch not conceiving If a bitch loses her puppies early in pregnancy and a uterine infection is suspected, what test would be applicable? - Answer- Check for Brucella and Canine Herpes Virus What are male sex hormones called? - Answer- Androgens What is the severe health problem seen in a bitch with a persistent estrus? - Answer- Shut down of the bone marrow How can you tell if a bitch had a silent heat? - Answer- By measuring blood progesterone levels to see if she has entered diestrus What problem do shrunken testicles (testicular atrophy) lead to? - Answer- A lack of androgens and no erections In the study cited in lesson 8, how old should beagles be to reliably ejaculate? - Answer- 235 days What is the term used to describe dogs that have a whelping rate of less than 75% if bred to normal, healthy bitches at the correct time? - Answer- Subfertility What is the average length of the canine pregnancy? - Answer- 64 days What disease can you induce after whelping by giving the pregnant bitch too much calcium? - Answer- Eclampsia What is a puppy born dead at whelping time called? - Answer- Stillborn How much time can you expect between delivery of puppies? - Answer- Thirty to 60 minutes What is the puppy's first feces called? - Answer- Meconium How would you describe a puppy's position if it is a true breech birth? - Answer- Posterior presentation with hindlegs facing forward What temperature signals a problem could be emerging in a recently-whelped bitch? - Answer- 103.8 degrees F (39.9 degrees C) What does reddish-brown milk indicate? - Answer- The presence of blood in the milk. What can predispose a bitch to hypocalcemia? - Answer- Adding a calcium supplement to the diet during pregnancy Why are chilled puppies more susceptible to infections? - Answer- Their infection-fighting white blood cells are not functioning optimally. What is a home remedy for hypoglycemia? - Answer- Rubbing sugar solution directly to the gums. When a puppy is eight weeks old, how often should he be fed? - Answer- Three or four times a day