Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pediatric intensive care.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 1999
- Authors:
- Macintire, D K
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Surgery and Medicine · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
When a puppy or kitten needs intensive care, it's important for the veterinarian to know what normal and abnormal vital signs look like, as well as how to provide proper nursing care and monitoring. This article talks about the kinds of emergency situations that often require pediatric intensive care for young pets, including serious illnesses like canine parvovirus type 2 enteritis, which is a severe intestinal infection. Understanding these factors can help ensure that young animals receive the best possible treatment during critical times.
Abstract
To provide optimal care, a veterinarian in a pediatric intensive care situation for a puppy or kitten should be familiar with normal and abnormal vital signs, nursing care and monitoring considerations, and probable diseases. This article is a brief discussion of the pediatric intensive care commonly required to treat puppies or kittens in emergency situations and for canine parvovirus type 2 enteritis.
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