Apgar score or birthweight in Chihuahua dogs born by elective Caesarean section: which is the best predictor of the survival at 24 h after birth?

Jasmine FusiMassimo FaustiniBarbara BolisMaria Cristina Veronesi

Published in: Acta veterinaria Scandinavica (2020)

The different proportion of "normal viable" and "less viable" neonates in comparison to other studies highlights that Chihuahua puppies born by elective Caesarean section should be carefully evaluated at birth to provide correct assistance.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm birth
patients undergoing
low birth weight
case control
free survival
pregnancy outcomes