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1010 PART VIII Reproductive System Disorders

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FIG 57.4
A (A) Flow-by oxygen provided by a small mask. (B) Positive
pressure ventilation using a snugly fitting mask.

BOX 57.5
Immediate Postresuscitation Neonatal Management

Check for congenital defects: cleft palates, urogenital,
abdominal wall.
Umbilical care: ligate with suture, remove distally at
about 0.5-1 cm from abdomen and dip entire cord
remaining in 2% tincture of iodine bottle.
Be sure each puppy nurses effectively (weigh before
and after) as soon as possible. If this is delayed,
consider tube feeding. Best to acquire colostrum from
the dam.
Do not leave neonates unattended with a dam recovering
from anesthesia for 24-36 hours postsurgery, as she
may be clumsy or even aggressive. Place the
puppies/kittens in with dam every 1-2 hours to nurse
under supervision.
Canine serum can be given to puppies or kittens that
failed to receive colostrum (0.10 mL/g puppy;
FIG 57.5 0.15 mL/g kitten) weight divided prn; PO within the
Jen Chung acupressure. first 24 hours, or SC if post-24 hours (intestinal
absorption diminished > 24 h).
Ceftiofur 0.0025 mg/g SC bid × 5 days may be given
to puppies that may have aspirated meconium or had
BOX 57.4 a stressful delivery and are at risk for sepsis.

Normal Values of Body Temperature, Heart Rate, and
Respiratory Rate in the Neonate
Puppies Kittens
Body temperature 95-99° F 95-99° F
35.0-37.2° C 35.0-37.2° C
Heart rate 200 beats/min 200-250 beats/min
Respiratory rate 10-18/min 10-18/min