Behind the Scenes at Snow Animal Health Care
Ceasarian Delivery!
On May 12, 2009, Boston Terrier Midgee Curtis had a C-Section to deliver all 9 of her puppies! Enjoy the photos as you go behind the scenes and see how Midgee's puppies are delivered by ceasarian.
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Midgee Curtis before surgery
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Injection of pain control |
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Shaving for IV catheter |
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Gas Anesthesia |
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Intubation This tube delivers her anesthesia and oxygen. |
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Shaving her big belly |
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Scrubbing her big belly |
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Starting the surgery One of two uterine horns is visible in this photo. You can see the puppy in the horn just under Dr. Snow's right arm. |
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Rubbing puppies All the puppies are suctioned several times, dried and rubbed/warmed/stimulated until they cry - just like human babies! |
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Mom and 9 pups |
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Yummy milk! |
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Ready to go home... Great job Midgee!!! |
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