Canine dystocia is a common problem that increases the risk of mortality to the dam and stillbirths for the pups. Understanding the risk factors for dystocia and stillbirth can help guide decision making to improve outcomes of whelping management. This study aimed to (1) evaluate risk factors for ...
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Cornelius, A. J.; Moxon, R.; Russenberger, J.; Havlena, B.; Cheong SoonHon
Publisher
Elsevier, New York, USA
Citation
Theriogenology, 2019, 128, pp 201-206
Canine dystocia is a relatively common veterinary presentation. First opinion emergency care clinical data from 50 Vets Now clinics across the UK were used to explore dystocia management and outcomes in bitches. Caesarean section (CS) was performed on 341/701 (48.6 per cent (95 per cent CI 44.9 to...
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O'Neill, D. G.; O'Sullivan, A. M.; Manson, E. A.; Church, D. B.; McGreevy, P. D.; Boag, A. K.; Brodbelt, D. C.
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group, London, UK
Citation
Veterinary Record, 2019, 184, 13, pp 409
The underlying functional and molecular changes in canine primary uterine inertia (PUI) are still not clarified. Leptin (Lep) and obesity negatively affect uterine contractility in women, partly mediated by the RhoA/Rho associated kinase pathway, affecting myometrial calcium sensitization. We...
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Frehner, B. L.; Reichler, I. M.; Kowalewski, M. P.; Gram, A.; Keller, S.; Goericke-Pesch, S.; Balogh, O.
Publisher
Society for Reproduction and Development, Tokyo, Japan
Citation
Journal of Reproduction and Development, 2021, 67, 3, pp 207-215
Investigation of canine pregnancy complications often poses a challenge to clinicians. The aim of the present study was to investigate the transperineal ultrasonographic characteristics of the birth canal of bitches during pregnancy and dystocia. Transperineal ultrasound examinations were performed ...
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Rajapakshage, B. K. W.; Silva, D. D. N. de
Publisher
Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
Citation
Japanese Journal of Veterinary Research, 2019, 67, 2, pp 185-193
The decision on how and when to assist whelping is crucial for the survival rate of puppies and health status of the dam. However, medical or surgical therapy in dystocia can impact both maternal and neonatal stress and glucose response differently. This study aims to compare perinatal cortisol and ...
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Lúcio, C. F.; Silva, L. C. G.; Vannucchi, C. I.
Publisher
Elsevier Inc, New York, USA
Citation
Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 2021, 74,
A retrospective study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of various reproductive disorders attended over the last three years (2017-20) at VCC, Anand in either sex of canine. Screening of 9963 case records revealed 602 (6.04%) cases of gynecological disorders and 23 (0.23%) cases of...
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Hadiya, H. D.; Patel, D. M.; Parmar, J. J.
Publisher
Indian Journal of Field Veterinarians, Academa Publishers, Indore, India
Citation
Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 2021, 17, 1, pp 23-25
Around parturition, a bitch has to cope with various challenges such as hormonal changes, whelping, nursing, milk production, and uterine involution. Monitoring the health of bitches in this period is essential to detect potential illnesses and dystocia early. In that regard, it is elementary to...
Publisher
Elsevier, New York, USA
Citation
Theriogenology, 2020, 150, pp 452-457
Prostaglandin (PG) E2 plays a crucial role in the endocrine network of canine parturition and we hypothesized that PGE2, 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (HPGD) and PG-transporter (PGT) might be involved in the development of primary uterine inertia (PUI). We investigated PTGE synthase...
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Rempel, L. M.; Körber, H.; Reichler, I. M.; Balogh, O.; Goericke-Pesch, S.
Publisher
Elsevier, New York, USA
Citation
Theriogenology, 2021, 175, pp 134-147
The aim of this study is to consider whether the media has any influence on an owner's decision to acquire a brachycephalic breed dog. This topic is of current importance due to the increasing demand for brachycephalic breeds and their current use in advertising across various media platforms....
Author(s)
Maclennan, T.; Smith, D.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Abingdon, UK
Citation
Veterinary Nursing Journal, 2019, 34, 12, pp 302-306
Parturition is a challenging physiological process with perfect timing dictated by the events leading to the end of pregnancy in the female, and by the maturation of the fetus(es). The process of parturition remains an intricate interaction of hormones in a fine-tuned timing that remains to be...
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Fusi, J.; Veronesi, M. C.
Publisher
Elsevier Inc, New York, USA
Citation
Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 2022, 78,