Home

>

Hi Boop by Petco, Please note this is NOT URGENT, I'm just curious and trying to find an informed professional source, so forgive me if this isn't the right forum. I'm curious about our use of terminology around live births, and how/if they relate to hatching. For instance, "miscarriage", and in particular, "stillbirth"; would it be outright incorrect to ever call a failed hatchling "stillborn"? Is the terminology transmissable but technically incorrect? Are there alternative terms to use? Thank you!

Hi PetCoach, Please note this is NOT URGENT, I'm just curious and trying to find an informed professional source, so forgive me if this isn't the right forum. I'm curious about our use of terminology around live births, and how/if they relate to hatching. For instance, "miscarriage", and in particular, "stillbirth"; would it be outright incorrect to ever call a failed hatchling "stillborn"? Is the terminology transmissable but technically incorrect? Are there alternative terms to use? Thank you!

Updated On January 14th, 2022

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 0 lbs

Image profile

Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

This question includes photos that may contain sensitive content. Click to view.

View more to consider that the photos may include sensitive content.

Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. We typically use the same reproductive terminology as in human medicine, however, that refers to mammals. That is not the same when referring to avian species. An egg that never hatches would typically just be an infertile egg meaning that it was never a live embryo. Any time you want to use the word miscarriage that would imply that there was conception, the embryo was alive but then died before it could hatch. There would never be a way to really know this so we don't use this term. There is time cut off in human medicine for using the term miscarriage (12 weeks I think) and since "gestation/incubation" varies in birds there has not been an established "cutoff". Using this word would not be appropriate in my opinion. If you break open an egg that was fertilized but did not hatch at the expected time and the "hatchling: was not alive inside, I guess technically you could call it a stillborn but again, not sure that would not be really correct. The chances of that happening are minuscule which is why there is probably no specific word for it. I hope that answered your question.......

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

Other Answers

See More Answers

Related Questions

My dog I heated uses tampon is it an emergency

Unfortunately I'm having a little trouble understand your question as I'm not sure what you mean by "My dog I heated uses tampons..." I'm wondering if Bella ate a tampon or if you wanted to use one on her while she is in heat. I will answer both to be safe. If she ate a tampon, then yes this is a medical emergency and she has to see a vet now. Tampons can easily cause obstructions in the GI tract, especially since they are absorbent and can get large in the stomach from liquid in there. if Bella ate a tampon, you need to take her into a vet immediately to get it removed. If she is on heat, no you cannot use a tampon to control her bleeding. It's not safe to use at all, and are not meant for dogs. You can put a diaper on her to catch any bloody discharge. There are dog specific diapers online and at pets stores, or you can use one made of a human child. Just cut a hole in it for her tail. Hopefully this answers your question. If it doesn't, I'm sorry and ask you post again in the forum for free to it can get answered!

Read More

My amazon parrot just swallowed a metal snap. All emergency vets are unable to respond, no avian vet on call. I read metal snaps can cause metal poisoning, can they?

Hello, thank you for using Boop by Petco. I'm sorry that Mango is having this issue. Yes, many different metals can cause toxicity in birds if ingested but the main ones of concern are lead and zinc. You will need to take Mango to an avian vet when they are open. The metal snap will need to be removed even if it is made of a non harmless metal like stainless steel. I suggest you go to a speciality center as they are more likely to have an endoscope which will be better than doing an open surgery for removal. Sometimes, depending on where the metal piece is located in the GI tract and the size of the snap, they can try removal via bulking agents fed orally instead of doing any invasive procedures. ( https://www.buffalobirdnerd.com ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Read More

Belly ate her own simperica trio pill (for dogs 22-44lb) and accidentally ALSO ate my other dog's simperica trio pill (for dogs 11-22lb). How bad is this for Belly? Something we need to go to the emergency vet for??

Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question about Belly. She should be ok. According to studies done by Zoetis who make Simparica, "In the overdose groups, transient and self-limiting neurological signs were observed in some animals: mild tremors at 3 times the maximum exposure dose and convulsions at 5 times the maximum exposure dose. All dogs recovered without treatment." You don't need to do anything. I hope this helps!

Read More

My dog a Shih Tzu cross, she is 12 years old. She is getting treatment for a suspected prolapsed disc. She was given half (4.5kg) doze of Metacam, 0.5 ml of Neurontin, 0.28 ml of Tramal. She is panting very heavily and finding it difficult to sleep. Her blood tests were clear. Is the heavy panting a cause for concern, I already took her to the vet this morning, I wanted to know whether she needs to go to emergency vet? The vet this morning said it would take 7 days of meds before another visit.

Heavy panting can be a sign of distress or pain. If Pixel was just at the vet this morning, it is possible she is still stressed out from the visit and travel, and may need an hour or two to help settle back down at home and let the pain medications begin working. I would monitor her for a bit to see if she settles in. If the heavy panting continues or worsens, she seems in severe pain, has blue or pale gums, or won't settle/seems very uncomfortable after a few hours, calling your vet to let them know what is going on, or seeking care from an urgent care vet may be best.

Read More

My cat started having diarrhea yesterday which most likely happened do to new cat food (which she has tried before&didn't have any issue). Today, I decided to give her her old food because she continues to have diarrhea(wet&runny) & scoots same as yesterday. There aren't any other symptoms like vomiting, only that she has a smaller appetite. Right after pooping today at night, I noticed she has blood around her anus, there isn't any blood on her poop tho. Is this urgent? Should we go to the vet?

Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question about Elsa and for providing a picture, it's very helpful. Poor girl, you are correct that a sudden change in diet can cause diarrhea. Continuing diarrhea as well as scooting can cause the anus to be quite irritated and that may be the cause of the blood. She sounds pretty uncomfortable if she is scooting, and she is also showing she feels badly if her appetite is low. Given she has had diarrhea for over 24 hours, I do think seeing the vet is best. I do not think it's an emergency, so do not rush her to an ER vet tonight unless she stops eating, stops drinking, starts vomiting, and/or becomes very lethargic. Wait until the morning and if she is still having diarrhea then, I'd have her see the vet. I hope this helps!

Read More

My 2-yr-old male tabby will not eat or drink or pass urine. He tries constantly, but this morning, he began meowing pretty constantly and he’s not a meow-er. When I got home tonight he had some foam in his mouth and was fairly lifeless. He has walked around some, but mostly lying around. I’m not sure of his exact weight, so I gave him 6mg of tramadol (dosage rec online) and he had more foam. Wondering if he’ll be ok to take to my vet first thing in the morning, or if I should consider emergency

Hello, thank you for using Boop by Petco. Your cat needs to go to an emergency veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. Based on your description I suspect he may have a urinary blockage. He could pass away or even sustain kidney damage if not treated promptly. ( https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951735 ) Please take him immediately!

Read More

image

Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Book Now

Filed Under

Sponsored