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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
| Uterine inertia describes the '''failure of the uterus''' to expel a foetus normally and is a common cause of [[Dystocia - Dog & Cat|'''canine and feline dystocia''']]. | | Uterine inertia describes the '''failure of the uterus''' to expel a foetus normally and is a common cause of [[Dystocia - Dog & Cat|'''canine and feline dystocia''']]. |
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| :'''Breed predisposition''' | | :'''Breed predisposition''' |
| :'''Large litter''' overstretching the uterus | | :'''Large litter''' overstretching the uterus |
− | :'''Small litter''' not stimulating the uterus enough. Small foetuses cannot apply enough pressure on the uterine wall and cervix to set up the [[Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology|Fergusson reflex]]. | + | :'''Small litter''' not stimulating the uterus enough. Small foetuses cannot apply enough pressure on the uterine wall and cervix to set up the [[Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology#Ferguson Reflex|Fergusson reflex]]. |
| :'''Systemic disease''': Obesity and lack of exercise, [[hypocalcaemia]], septicaemia. | | :'''Systemic disease''': Obesity and lack of exercise, [[hypocalcaemia]], septicaemia. |
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| '''Physical examination''' may help identify foetuses in the birth canal. Digital examination of the vagina will also enable the uterine and vaginal tone to be assessed. | | '''Physical examination''' may help identify foetuses in the birth canal. Digital examination of the vagina will also enable the uterine and vaginal tone to be assessed. |
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− | Lack of a response to pressure per vaginum indicates a '''lack of the Ferguson reflex''' which indicates uterine intertia. | + | Lack of a response to pressure per vaginum indicates a '''lack of the [[Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology#Ferguson Reflex|Ferguson reflex]]''' which indicates uterine intertia. |
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| '''Radiography''' can be taken to assess the number and size of foetuses. | | '''Radiography''' can be taken to assess the number and size of foetuses. |
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| [[Category:Expert Review - Small Animal]] | | [[Category:Expert Review - Small Animal]] |
| [[Category:Reproductive Disorders]][[Category:Parturition]][[Category:Reproductive Diseases - Dog]] | | [[Category:Reproductive Disorders]][[Category:Parturition]][[Category:Reproductive Diseases - Dog]] |