Vet Med - Czech, 2011, 56(12):589-594 | DOI: 10.17221/4436-VETMED

Physiological events during parturition and possibilities for improving puppy survival: a review

G. Kredatusova, J. Hajurka, I. Szakallova, A. Valencakova, B. Vojtek
Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Slovak Republic

Clinical examination and emergency care in newborn puppies is difficult, due to their different physiological characteristics and needs from those of adult dogs. This paper reviews the physiological events during parturition and the influence of parturition on puppy health.

Keywords: parturition; puppies; Apgar; lactate; acid-base

Published: December 31, 2011  Show citation

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Kredatusova G, Hajurka J, Szakallova I, Valencakova A, Vojtek B. Physiological events during parturition and possibilities for improving puppy survival: a review. Vet Med - Czech. 2011;56(12):589-594. doi: 10.17221/4436-VETMED.
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