Whelping

Synopsis

Covers all aspects of whelping including when to call the vet, primary and secondary inertia, breech birth, offering advice and support. Shows the design and preparation of a whelping bed and where to site it. There is a detailed checklist of items needed and a stage-by-stage approach showing how to recongnise the signs, including the drop in temperature. Demonstrates how to control the whelp, supervise the birth, check respiration and puppy airways, handle a maiden bitch and revive puppies.

Series

Gdba Breeding Centre Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; .

Year of production

1996

Availability

Out of Distribution

Uses

Veterinary nurses and students.

Subjects

Veterinary science

Keywords

dogs; obstetrics; pregnancy - animal; veterinary procedures

Credits

Director

Patrick C Farr

Producer

Patrick C Farr

Writer

David Impey

Production Company

Name

DBI Communication

Sponsor

Name

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Distributor

Name

DBI Communication

Phone

01926 497695

Fax

01926 490512

Address

FREEPOST CV3281
Warwick CV34 5BR

Name

Royal Veterinary College, Unit for Veterinary Continuing Education