Dealing with the sick newborn puppy
The “Fading Puppy Syndrome” is well recognized in veterinary practice; this paper offers a practical approach to the problem.
DMV, PhD, Dip. ECAR, NeoCare, École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse, France
Dr. Chastant obtained her veterinary diploma in 1990 from the National Veterinary School of Alfort (France), and was awarded her doctorate for research into pre-implantation of mammalian embryos in 1995. A diplomate of ECAR (the European College for Animal Reproduction), she is currently a professor at the National Veterinary School of Toulouse, where she teaches small animal reproduction and heads up Neocare, a center dedicated to all aspects of puppy and kitten neonatology and pediatrics.
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The “Fading Puppy Syndrome” is well recognized in veterinary practice; this paper offers a practical approach to the problem.
The neonatal period is a major risk period in the dog, since approximately 20% of live-born puppies die before they are 21 days old...