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Normal parturition and management of dystocia in dogs and cats
Author(s) -
von Heimendahl Angelika,
Cariou Matthieu
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.31.6.254
Subject(s) - cats , intuition , offspring , medicine , obstetrics , pregnancy , psychology , biology , cognitive science , genetics
THIS article describes the normal stages of parturition and discusses how to recognise and manage dystocia in dogs and cats. In each case, it is important to have a good understanding of normal parturitic parameters and to maintain good communication with the client. Intuition will also play a part in knowing when to wait and when to intervene, and once it has been established that a birth is not progressing normally, successful management will depend on quick, decisive action to ensure the safety of the bitch or queen and their offspring.

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