A Cesarean Surgery Procedure in a Dog:
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C-Section in a dog.
C-Section in a dog.
C-Section in a dog.
The dog is prepared for surgery.
The skin incision is made...
and the abdominal wall is incised.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.
The uterus is located
and drawn gently to the outside.
The pup is located

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.
and the thin uterine wall is carefully
incised to expose the pup
within the placental membranes.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.
The pup is removed from the uterus
along with the placental tissues
and the pup is placed onto

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.
clean towels for drying and clearing
of the airway to induce breathing.
The uterus is inspected carefully.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.
In this case the dog is being spayed.  The ovaries and uterus are removed.
Post op incision... the skin is secured by underlying sutures and glue.
The pups are encouraged to nurse as soon as possible.

Cesarean Section surgery in a dog.


Veterinary technicians keep a watchful presence until all vital signs in the mother and the pups are normal.


sites of interest

http://www.spinone.com/AKC_CHF99/11NeonatalResuscitation.htm

http://www.lbah.com/canine/csection.htm

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whelpingcsection.htm

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