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Clinical approach to neonatal conditions
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Clinical approach to neonatal conditions
- Author: Margret Casal
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Reproduction and Neonatology
- Item: Chapter 16, pp 147 - 154
- DOI: 10.22233/9781905319541.16
- Copyright: © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2010
Abstract
Neonatal mortality in dogs and cats is lamentably high with up to 40% of off-spring dying before they reach 12 weeks of age. The chapter looks at diagnostic investigation; common presentations; general treatment considerations.
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Form to assess the amount of blood that can be drawn from a sick neonate to prevent excessive blood loss through phlebotomy. No more than 10% of the total blood volume should be drawn in the course of 1 week. Total blood volume is approximately 10% of the bodyweight. The shaded areas should be completed. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Form to assess the amount of blood that can be drawn from a sick neonate to prevent excessive blood loss through phlebotomy. No more than 10% of the total blood volume should be drawn in the course of 1 week. Total blood volume is approximately 10% of the bodyweight. The shaded areas should be completed.
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Neonatal resuscitation form, including vitality (Apgar) scoring table, used at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Neonatal resuscitation form, including vitality (Apgar) scoring table, used at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Neonatal deaths in a research colony, averaged over 10 years. (a) Puppies. (b) Kittens. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Neonatal deaths in a research colony, averaged over 10 years. (a) Puppies. (b) Kittens.