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  • C-Section Delivers All Safely

Just like humans, there are times when a mother and offspring are better served having a scheduled cesarean section delivery. Recently, we completed a planned c-section on one of our female breeding stock dogs, Sophie. There were more pups than anticipated, and all were slow to revive, so many team members were needed to keep all the pups, and mom, safe.

The c-section team included Danielle Dockter, Jacqueline Schniete, Sandy Frick, Barb Upmeyer, Carrie Pryce, Dr. Kelly Wilson, Ethan Wilson, Dr. David Smith, Debbie Komondy, and Ellie Carlson.

Once the procedure was complete, the pups cuddled together and promptly took a nap.

C-section team

Leader Dog team members Ellie Carlson and Barb Upmeyer successfully revive a newly born pup.

Pups cuddling


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