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 ...

Caesarean section is a common surgical procedure in the bitch, and the need for knowledge regarding this surgery has become increasingly important. It is important to take into consideration the state of the bitch and puppies, in addition to the numerous physiological changes in the parturient...

A pregnant German Shepherd bitch was brought to the University of Nairobi Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a history of prolonged gestation period. On radiography, I found an oversized puppy in the abdomen. Cesarean section to deliver the puppy was recommended as the bitch could not deliver the...

In human medicine, there is a recommended decision to delivery interval (DDI), which allows for the optimization of protocols and systematic review of hospital success. In veterinary medicine, no such guideline has been established or investigated. The purpose of this study was to investigate the...

This issue contains topics on reproduction in domestic animals, including canine fertility and the consequences of selection for special traits, fetal development of endocrine organs in dogs, advanced ultrasound techniques in small animal reproduction imaging, anti-Müllerian hormone in dog and cat...

Objectives: To compare neonatal survival to discharge rates between brachycephalic and nonbrachycephalic dogs undergoing cesarean section (c-section) and identify risk factors for neonatal mortality. Study design: Retrospective study. Animals or sample population: A total of 480 puppies from 90...

This article describes the factors involved before, during and after performing a caesarean section in dogs, including decision making, when to plan a C-section, timing, equipment preparation, anaesthesia, surgical procedure, maternal support, puppy resuscitation, unplanned/emergency C-sections and ...

Objective: Several dog breeds suffer from health and welfare problems due to unfavorable anatomies and high prevalence of inherited diseases. Veterinarians should care for animal health and welfare but they may also be involved in breeding management including the use of reproductive techniques....

PICO questionIn routine canine caesareans, is alfaxalone a superior anaesthetic induction agent than propofol in increasing the rate of survival and vigour of neonates? Clinical bottom line Category of research question Treatment The number and type of study designs reviewed Three randomised...

Pain treatment of lactating bitches is a clinically relevant, but complicated issue. Published scientific studies regarding the excretion of drugs in canine milk are scarce. When considering the risk of side effects in their offspring, lactating bitches have traditionally received very restricted...