This course explores canine pregnancy, normal whelping, and the recognition and management of dystocia. It covers pregnancy diagnosis and development, the stages of whelping, warning signs of difficult birth, important history-taking, common causes of dystocia, and key nursing considerations when preparing patients for caesarean section and neonatal care.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe pregnancy development and the stages of normal whelping.
• Recognise key signs of dystocia.
• Gather relevant history from owners during a whelping concern.
• Identify common causes of dystocia.
• Describe key nursing considerations for caesarean patients and puppies.

Features:

• You will have access as part of an active ProSkills Course Subscription
• You have access to the course for 365 days with individual course purchase
• Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement

Course Content:

• 8 video lessons with quiz questions.
• Certificate of Achievement.