• Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets is a comprehensive yet practical reference on small animal neonatology. Covering reproductive physiology of pregnancy and parturition, normal neonatology, and neonatal disorders in dogs, cats, and small exotic mammals, the book gives special emphasis to fetal well-being, parturition, normal physical parameters, behavior, common disorders and defects, emergency care, and orphan management. Information on nutritional and environmental considerations for both the dam and offspring is included, as well as guidance on offering advice to breeders providing neonatal care at home.

    Well illustrated throughout, Management of Pregnant and Neonatal Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets is a complete resource for the successful management of pregnant and newborn pets. Veterinary practitioners, students, technicians, and professional breeders all will find the book’s how-to, clinically relevant approach to small animal neonatology invaluable.

  • Contributors vii

    Preface ix

    1 Kennel Management and Nutrition of the Bitch and Her Offspring 1
    Jill Cline

    2 Cattery Management and Nutrition of the Queen and Her Offspring 15
    Jill Cline

    3 Reproductive Physiology of Canine Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period 25
    Cheryl Lopate

    4 Reproductive Physiology of Feline Pregnancy and Parturition and Conditions of the Periparturient Period 43
    Daniele Zambelli

    5 Assessment of Fetal Well-Being and Gestational Age in the Bitch and Queen 55
    Cheryl Lopate

    6 Neonatal Resuscitation: Canine and Feline 77
    Cheri A. Johnson and Margret L. Casal

    7 Canine Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization 93
    Cheryl Lopate and Kersti Seksel

    8 Canine Neonatal Disorders 129
    Margaret V. Root Kustritz

    9 Feline Neonatal Physiology, Behavior, and Socialization 145
    Daniele Zambelli

    10 Feline Neonatal Disorders 159
    Margaret V. Root Kustritz

    11 Canine and Feline Congenital Defects and Genetic Counseling 169
    Margret L. Casal

    12 Management of Orphan Puppies and Kittens 207
    Margret L. Casal

    13 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Rabbits 217
    Cynthia R. Bishop and Mark E. Burgess

    14 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Cavies (Guinea Pigs) 239
    Cynthia R. Bishop and Mark E. Burgess

    15 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of the Small Rodents (Hamsters/Gerbils/Rats/Mice) 259
    Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop

    16 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Hedgehogs 273
    Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop

    17 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Sugar Gliders 283
    Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop

    18 Reproductive Physiology, Normal Neonatology, and Neonatal Disorders of Chinchillas 295
    Mark E. Burgess and Cynthia R. Bishop

    Index 309

  • Cheryl Lopate, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACT, is a co-owner of Reproductive Revolutions, a reproductive specialty practice that caters to companion animals, and Wilsonville Veterinary Clinic, a seven-doctor general small animal practice.

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