The neonatal period is the most critical and high-risk phase of life for puppies and kittens. Despite their small size, neonates present a disproportionately large clinical challenge - and yet, this is often the life stage we are least trained to manage. High mortality rates, fragile physiology, and unclear owner expectations make neonatal care complex for even experienced practitioners. In this webinar, we take a survival-style approach to understanding the neonate: what’s normal, what’s not, and how to intervene with confidence when things go wrong. Key topics will include thermoregulation, passive immunity, feeding protocols, and emergency interventions essential to the care of newborn puppies and kittens. With a focus on informed decision-making and effective communication with owners and breeders, this webinar provides clinicians with practical tools and guidelines for navigating the chaos and vulnerability of early life.
Language: English
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Speaker:
Nadine Apteker
DVM
After one year of rotating clinical work in the subfield of reproductive medicine in small animals, equine and farm animals, she was accepted into a PhD programme as well as a residency programme by the European College of Animal Reproduction. In 2016 she completed successfully both her PhD and residency and attained her Diploma as veterinary specialist in animal reproduction.
Nadine moved to South Africa in 2017 where she started working for the Cape Animal Fertility Clinic, focusing on equine and canine reproduction. She is passionate about sharing and exchanging knowledge and is actively involved with local welfare organizations and volunteer sterilization programmes.
