Caesarean sections are one of the most common emergency surgeries performed, and it can be a stressful time for owner, clinical team and patient! This presentation will look at how we can maximize the outcome of the procedure for both mum and offspring. Dystocia can occur for a number of reasons, so appreciating what's normal in pregnancy and labour in the bitch, will help us to spot the cases where we need to intervene either medically or surgically. A brief over-view of normal parturition will be followed by a closer look at how we can focus on patient preparation, anaesthesia, surgical technique and neonate care to improve our chances of a successful result in these rewarding cases.

Recording from 24.05.2018