Companion Animal Neonatal Health

Dear Colleagues,

The scope of this Special Issue will focus on neonatal care in small animals (canine and feline species), including publications that address the stages from before birth to the first 4 weeks of life. All research articles related to pregnancy monitoring will be welcome, as well as the use of different procedures (ultrasound, hormone assessment) to define the beginning of labor and the study of the circumstances that can favor the birth of a stronger and more vigorous litter. The medical and surgical treatments used to solve dystocia will be a focus of this Special Issue. The determination of neonatal viability in the first hours after birth will be another aspect discussed, including the Apgar score, lactate and glucose determination. Finally, we will clarify the necessary care during the first weeks of life, placing an emphasis on ensuring safe and responsible breeding.

Prof. Dr. Miguel Batista-Arteaga
Prof. Dr. Xiomara Lucas Arjona
Guest Editors

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• canine
• feline
• pregnancy diagnosis
• birth induction
• dystocia
• Apgar evaluation
• neonatal care