Importância do acompanhamento clínico pré- natal em cadelas : revisão de literatura

Abstract

Prenatal examinations are a set of clinical and diagnostic assessments performed throughout pregnancy, essential for monitoring the health of the mother and fetus. In short, in pregnant dogs, this monitoring involves everything from tests to confirm pregnancy to screenings that include ultrasound, radiography, physical and biochemical assessments, in addition to management practices related to nutrition, use of medications, deworming and vaccination, as well as racial factors that affect the time of birth and guidelines that provide clues to the prodromal signs of this phase. These methods allow for the assessment of fetal development, early identification of possible complications and planning of interventions, when necessary. Prenatal care, therefore, promotes a safer pregnancy and prepares both guardians and veterinarians for a successful birth.