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Fetal dystocia in guinea pigs: A case report
Julia Penna de Andrade1, Sabrina de Morais Miranda2, Camilla Faria Soares1
1Veterinarian, Resident. Programa de Residência em Saúde Pública com Ênfase em Interface Saúde Humana e Silvestres - Escola de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG). Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine
|July 15, 2024
Summary
Dystocia in guinea pigs requires prompt veterinary intervention. Surgical treatment, including ovariohysterectomy, can be successful, but early detection is crucial for a guarded prognosis in these cases.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Small Animal Surgery
- Reproductive Biology
Background:
- Dystocia, or difficult birth, is a frequent obstetric complication in guinea pigs.
- Management challenges arise from multifactorial causes, including fetal and maternal factors.
