Dystocia: maternal

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Sections available in full article Introduction, Presenting signs, Age predisposition, Sex predisposition, Cost considerations, Special risks (e.g. anesthetic), Pathogenesis, Etiology, Predisposing factors, Pathophysiology, Timecourse (incubation, duration), Diagnosis, Client history, Diagnostic investigation, Confirmation of diagnosis, Treatment, Initial symptomatic treatment, Subsequent management, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Prof Gary England BVetMed PhD DVR CertVA DVRep DipACT FRCVS
Dr Rob Lofstedt BVSc MS DipACT MRCVS
Dr Mushtaq Memon BVSc PhD DipACT

Introduction

  • Inability of the uterus to contract and initiate parturition, or obstruction of the birth canal.
  • Rare in cat.
  • Seen in primiparous queens over 5 years and multiparous queens over 8 years.
  • Cause : uterine torsion, inguinal hernia of pregnant uterus, excess intrapelvic fat, hypocalcemia, narrow pelvic outlet.
  • Signs : queen at full term but no contractions, or contractions and then cease.
  • Diagnosis : history, clinical signs, endoscopy, radiography.
  • Treatment : administration of calcium and oxytocin, Caesarean section.

Sources

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Gunn-Moore D A & Thrusfield M V (1995)Feline dystocia - prevalence, and association with cranial conformation and breed.Vet Rec136(14) 350-353.

Other sources of information

  • Feldman & Nelson (1996)Dystocia.In:Canine & Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction.W B Saunders, Philadelphia. pp 578-587.
  • Chandler E A, Gaskell C J & Gaskell R M (1994)Feline Medicine and Therapeutics.2nd edn. Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications. pp 272-273. ISBN 0 632 03361 4.
  • Christiansen I J (1984)Reproduction in the Dog and Cat.London: Bailliere Tindall. pp 243-245. ISBN 0 7020 0918 0.

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