Neonatal Care and Resuscitation

Course overview

Whelping and neonatal care can be some of the most high-stakes, stressful, and rewarding moments in practice. This course walks step-by-step through the stages of parturition, recognizing normal vs. abnormal progression, and when to step in. It provides hands-on strategies for neonatal resuscitation, APGAR scoring, and managing the "big four" challenges in newborn puppies: hypothermia, hypoglycemia, hypoxia, and hypovolemia. The course also looks at practical protocols for nutrition, tube vs. bottle feeding, fluid therapy, oxygen delivery, and early detection of congenital defects. Real-world tips, drug protocols, and clear decision points will give you confidence the next time you're called to care for a neonate. This course provides practical tools that can be applied immediately to improve survival rates, reduce stress during emergencies, and support healthier litters. This course is a must for anyone who wants to feel more prepared and more effective when it matters.