https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/791/care-of-lactating-dam-amp-litterWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/791/care-of-lactating-dam-amp-litterTue, 21 Apr 2009 12:11:36 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:892ac598-c43d-4d68-8ca9-2db20373ff99Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/791/care-of-lactating-dam-amp-litter#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 12:11:36 PM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Define paediatrics. </li> <li>What is the term used to describe the return of the reproductive tract to its non-pregnant state following parturition? </li> <li>What are the 3 main causes of fading puppy/kitten syndrome? </li> <li>After parturition, by how much should the dam&#39;s food be increased? </li> <li>At what age should puppies and kittens first be wormed? </li> <li>What type of diet is ideal for nursing queens and bitches and why? </li> <li>List criteria important to the diet of a lactating queen or bitch. </li> <li>At what age may weaning commence? </li> <li>Describe the process of weaning in puppies. </li> <li>Why should cow&#39;s milk not be given to puppies and kittens? </li> <li>What signs may indicate that all is not well with the neonates? </li> <li>What criteria are important in raising a healthy litter? </li> <li>How can thermoregulation of the litter be controlled? </li> <li>How much more energy (on a per kg basis) do growing puppies require compared to adults? </li> <li>Why is food limited feeding considered preferential over free choice feeding for large breed puppies? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>