Comparative analysis of blood gas and biochemical parameters in neonatal pups delivered by Eutocia and caesarean section

Abstract

The present study evaluated respiratory and metabolic adaptation in neonatal puppies delivered by eutocia and caesarean section using blood gas and biochemical analysis. A total of 512 neonates were categorized into eutocia (n = 237) and caesarean section (n = 273) groups. Venous blood samples were collected immediately after birth (0 min) and at 60 min postpartum and analyzed using a blood gas analyzer. Parameters assessed included pH, pCO2, pO2, sO2, bicarbonate, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and base excess. Significant differences (p