Question

question 19
2 pts
which of the following would be a strong indication of dystocia in a dog?
o ten minutes without the delivery of a puppy after the first
o restless behavior exhibited by the bitch during stage i
o an abrupt temperature drop of 2°f
o absence of parturition progression after 45 minutes of strong contractions

Explanation:

Dystocia in dogs refers to difficult or abnormal labor. Ten minutes without puppy - delivery after the first is not necessarily dystocia. Restless behavior in Stage I is normal. An abrupt temperature drop is a sign of approaching labor but not dystocia. Absence of parturition progression after 45 minutes of strong contractions is a strong indication of dystocia as normal labor should progress with contractions.

Answer:

Absence of parturition progression after 45 minutes of strong contractions