Abstract
The normal neonate should have a strong suckle reflex, holding on tightly to a clean finger inserted into its mouth. If they are prevented from nursing or do not ingest enough milk, they will often cry. A normal neonate respiratory rate is about two to three times higher than that in adults due to higher airway resistance and higher oxygen demand. Additionally, neonates depend on a high heart rate to increase the cardiac output since they cannot increase contractility. This chapter highlights the history, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of various canine and feline pediatric and neonatal emergencies. The diseases highlighted are: hypoglycemia, hypovolemia, respiratory distress and sepsis.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols |
| Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Pages | 122-130 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118910351 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118559031 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 20 2014 |
Keywords
- Canine emergency protocol
- Feline emergency protocol
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypovolemia
- Neonatal emergencies
- Pediatric emergencies
- Respiratory distress
- Sepsis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Veterinary