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Postpartum disorders in bitches, queens and neonates (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

The periparturient period can be associated with high morbidity and even mortality for the dam and neonates.

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Pediatric abdominal ultrasonography (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

Pediatric patients are commonly presented to the veterinarian because of signs referable to the abdominal cavity due to congenital anomalies, dietary indiscretion, parasitic infestation and infectious disease.

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Neonatal resuscitation: Improving the outcome (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

Average reported neonatal mortality rates (greatest during the first week of life) vary, ranging from 9-26%.

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Medicating neonates puppies and kittens (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

A review of the physiologic differences affecting pharmacokinetics in neonates, the basic concepts in making drug choices for the neonatal canine and feline, the most commonly used drugs in neonates, and specific drugs commonly used and avoided in the neonate.

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Common congenital and hereditary problems in neonatal small animals (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

Neonatal pathology may involve a number of developmental malformations. A solid background in embryology and early development assists in understanding the pathogenesis of many of the conditions.

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The normal neonate puppies and kittens (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

The first 3 months of life (Neonatal stage – birth to 2 weeks, infant state – 2 to 6 weeks of age and pediatric stage – 6 to 12 weeks) may be considered the pediatric period in dogs and cats.

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Managing the sick neonate (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

Although suffering from a variety of different diseases, many sick neonates present with similar clinical signs.

Source: COLOR ATLAS OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE FOAL

Neonatal examination, clinical procedures and nursing care: Tests and interventions

August 1, 2008

This article covers the assessment of colostral quality, determination of serum IgG status, and blood tests for neonatal foals.

Source: COLOR ATLAS OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE FOAL

Care of the sick neonate, diagnostics, procedures and nursing care

August 1, 2008

A foal may be obviously ill from birth, for example those that have required resuscitation after delivery or did not rise and nurse by 3 hours; or may appear normal after delivery and develop signs of illness (failure to nurse, depression, seizures) within 72 hours. This article describes veterinary interventions from resuscitation of the newborn, diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to nursing care.

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