Gynaecology and Obstetrics Section

 ANAMNESIS

In most cases the young one can be delivered without the benefit of anamnesis. However the examination can be better guided if the anamnesis is known. Information to be collected from the owner include.

• Previous breeding history
• General Management during pregnancy
• Is the animal prime or pluri parous
• No and types of previous dystokia
• Has full term arrived or delivery premature
• When did straining begin
• Nature of straining
• Has straining ceased
• Appearance of water bag and if so when was it first seen
• Rupture of water bag and escape of fluid
• Have any part of the foetus appeared at the vulva
• Has examination been made and has assistance been attempted, if so nature of assistance
• Is the animal able to rise up
• In case of multiparous species have any young been born, naturally or otherwise.
• Is the animal still taking food
• In case of bitch and cat has there been any vomiting