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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''']].

:'''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.  

'''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.

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.

'''Radiography''' can be taken to assess the number and size of foetuses.

'''Radiography''' can be taken to assess the number and size of foetuses.

Noakes, D. (2001) '''Arthur's Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''

Noakes, D. (2001) '''Arthur's Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''

[[Category:Reproductive Disorders]][[Category:Parturition]][[Category:Reproductive Diseases - Dog]]

[[Category:Reproductive Disorders]][[Category:Parturition]][[Category:Reproductive Diseases - Dog]]