Risk Factors & Prevalence of Dystocia in Dogs

Selena L. Lane, DVM, DACVECC, University of Georgia

ArticleLast Updated May 20182 min read

In the Literature

O’Neill DG, O’Sullivan AM, Manson EA, et al. Canine dystocia in 50 UK first-opinion emergency-care veterinary practices: prevalence and risk factors. Vet Rec. 2017;181(4):88.


The Research …

Dystocia is a significant cause of mortality in puppies and can be a life-threatening condition in bitches at parturition. Age, size, and breed are known risk factors.1-3 Understanding more about patient-specific attributes associated with canine dystocia may help veterinary professionals educate the public about breed-specific risk factors.

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