Pediatrics

1. Can puppies be considered as small adult dogs when addressing medical concerns? Why or why not?

2. Describe use of daily weighing for monitoring health of pups.

3. How can you tell if a pup is dehydrated?

4. Describe rewarming of chilled pups.

5. What is septicemia? How is it diagnosed? Treated?

6. Describe causes of diarrhea in pups, including diagnosis and treatment.

Case Study: A good friend is raising her first litter of pups. She calls and tells you the puppies are fading. What questions do you need to ask to define the problem and possible causes?

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