Care Of Lactating Dam & Litter

QUESTIONS

1. Define paediatrics.
2. What is the term used to describe the return of the reproductive tract to its non-pregnant state following parturition?
3. What are the 3 main causes of fading puppy/kitten syndrome?
4. After parturition, by how much should the dam's food be increased?
5. At what age should puppies and kittens first be wormed?
6. What type of diet is ideal for nursing queens and bitches and why?
7. List criteria important to the diet of a lactating queen or bitch.
8. At what age may weaning commence?
9. Describe the process of weaning in puppies.
10. Why should cow's milk not be given to puppies and kittens?
11. What signs may indicate that all is not well with the neonates?
12. What criteria are important in raising a healthy litter?
13. How can thermoregulation of the litter be controlled?
14. How much more energy (on a per kg basis) do growing puppies require compared to adults?
15. Why is food limited feeding considered preferential over free choice feeding for large breed puppies?