Prior to initiating any obstetrical intervention for anterior or posterior presentation, it is imperative to emphasize the need for a precise and accurate diagnosis of fetal viability and to select the most appropriate approach for assistance. In uncertain cases, diagnostic tools such as...

The importance and implications of small animal neonatology were underestimated until recent times. Despite the recent increasing interest for this branch of veterinary medicine, however, perinatal mortality rates in canine and feline species remain high, representing an important challenge for the ...

Aglepristone is a steroid that has an affinity for progesterone receptors. It is registered for abortion induction in the bitch by day 40 of pregnancy. However, its use is much broader, being a major drug in the treatment of several progesterone-induced diseases. It is used in the medical therapy...

A West African dwarf goat was presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Nigeria with the primary complaint of swollen abdomen and straining. Upon examination, the abdomen was observed to be enlarged and a fetus can be felt on abdominal ballottement. Presence of hernia ring was...

An eighteen months old Labrador bitch was presented with history of dystocia for twelve hours after whelping a dead pup. Administration of oxytocin and calcium gluconate by field veterinarian failed to relive the dystocia. Ultrasonography revealed presence of two live fetuses in the uterus and one...

Husky, a popular working dog has very low incidence of dystocia associated with uterine inertia. The present report describes dystocia due to partial primary uterine inertia in a Husky bitch and its management by Caesarian section.

In some situations, the neonatal mortality rate in dogs can be high, and perinatal and postnatal veterinary care is essential to improve survival. This study to compared the Apgar score, serum lactate levels, and blood gas analysis results in 30 neonates born by elective cesarean section (GCE,...

This second part on caesarean operations in dogs and cats is devoted to the realization of the surgical intervention and the management of newborns before their departure from the clinic.

A rare case of conjoined foetal monster twin was delivered successfully by Caesarean section in a pluriparous buffalo which was presented with dystocia. The monster consists of two female foetuses of symmetrical twins (Diplopagus) with double head (Dicephalus), which were fully developed having...

Anesthesia is a crucial part of cesarean surgery in small animals. Approximately 16% of bitches have dystocia during whelping and > 60% of bitches with dystocia have a cesarean surgery. Performing an emergency cesarean surgery is a routine procedure of paramount importance in small animal...