Gonadectomies may increase the risk of CCLD in dogs
Imagine this clinical scenario: you are a veterinary surgeon in first-opinion practice, conducting a...
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The importance of neonatal and paediatric care for kittens and puppies
Because every young patient deserves and will benefit from the best start in life, it is crucial tha...
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Anaesthesia protocols for caesarean sections in small animals
Anaesthesia of the caesarean section patient is complicated because the anaesthetist must consider t...
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Small animal pregnancy scanning using ultrasound: key principles
Ultrasound is the ideal imaging modality for pregnancy confirmation in small animals. Like all ultra...
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Adrenal disease in ferrets
Hyperadrenocorticism has a different pathophysiology and presentation in ferrets compared to dogs an...
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Pseudopregnancy in spayed bitches – a preventable welfare problem
It has been proposed that the pathophysiology of pseudopregnancy in spayed bitches is an unintention...
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The top three myths about pseudopregnancy in dogs
About 18 months ago, I “outed” myself as having an interest in pseudopregnancy in dogs. This has res...
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Newborn resuscitation following dystocia or caesarean section in small animals
Human intervention is often unnecessary following the birth of a healthy puppy or kitten to an unaff...
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Caesarean of pregnant bitches - an overview
The gestation period for dogs is generally 62 to 64 days. There are a few physical changes that an o...
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