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Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 09:01, 6 August 2008
, 09:01, 6 August 2008→Stage 1
=== Stage 1 ===
=== Stage 1 ===
* Lasts ~ 12 hours
* Prepares the bed
* Prepares the bed
* If carrying one pup, the onset of lactation coincides with parturition.
* If carrying one pup, the onset of lactation coincides with parturition.
* If carrying multiple pups, milk may be expressed from the teats several days prior to the onset of parturition.
* If carrying multiple pups, milk may be expressed from the teats several days prior to the onset of parturition.
* Body temperature subnormal by at least 1.2
* Body temperature subnormal by at least 1.2◦C within 24 hours before the onset of labour.
* Restless
* Indifferent to food
* Panting
=== Stage 2 ===
=== Stage 2 ===