Fetal loss in the dog and cat.

摘要: Occurrence and type (resorption, abortion, stillbirth, mummification) of pregnancy loss in the dog cat depend on cause stage gestation at which it occurs. General categories known causes embryonic or fetal death include chromosome developmental abnormalities fetus, infectious agents, maternal endocrine abnormalities, trauma, exogenous drugs, uterine torsion, dystocia. Diagnosis relies history, physical examination, abdominal radiography ultrasonography, serology, hormone assay, culture, pathology, karyotype fetal/placental tissue. Aggressive diagnostics time are essential to preventive strategies subsequent pregnancies.