A Special Day Yesterday for a Pug and her Pups (and Us)!

The Birdneck Animal Hospital had a very special day yesterday. At 12:30 pm Dr. Johnson performed a cesarean section on a very special patient. Our patient is a one and a half year old pug. The entire staff was excited to welcome her new puppies to the world. The surgery lasted one hour.  Below are some photos which documented the very special moments.


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In this photo "Google" has been anesthetized and Kelley, our Licensed Veterinary Technician, is now performing the sterile surgical prep


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Dr. Johnson has made an incision in "Google's" belly and has moved her uterus onto the sterile drape. He is preparing to make an incision into the uterus in order to begin removing the puppies. We are anticipating 6 or 7 puppies.


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The first of the puppies has been removed from the uterus. Kelley has taken her out of surgery, suctioned fluids from her mouth, and is massaging her to stimulate breathing. This procedure is repeated for each puppy. The need for this massage is routine for a cesarean section birth. With a regular birth, being squeezed through the birth canal and the subsequent attentions of the mother would normally stimulate the puppy to breathe.


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It takes an average of 63 days from when the mom is in heat, to deliver a precious pup such as this one.


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Amy, one of the Veterinary Assistants, helps with another puppy. As it turns out, "Google" has given birth to seven pups. The entire staff is busy at work helping out as needed.


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All four boys and three girls are breathing well on their own and warming on their heating bed. They are waiting for mom to come out of surgery.


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"Google" has been reunited with her pups. Here, Dr. Johnson is closely monitoring everyone's progress. He is making sure everyone is recovering from the procedure comfortably.


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Dr. Johnson helps the pups find their important first meal. The first feeding of colostrum is full of protective antibodies.

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Everyone is tired from a very eventful hour and a half.


Dr. Johnson and "Google's" owner agreed that due to the size and the number of puppies it would be very difficult, if not impossible, for "Google" to deliver them on her own. It was decided that a cesarean section was the safest route.

We are happy to report that the prognosis for "Google" and her 7 pups is good. Both mom and puppies went home the afternoon of the procedure. Birdneck Animal Hospital wishes them all the best, and we can't wait to see them for their first puppy exams which should be in 6-8 weeks!

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    ~R.H
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    ~ J.D.
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    ~T.C.
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    ~W.C
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  • ""A sincere thank you for taking such good care of Dulce. We are so thrilled that she is back to her normal self. You gave her the support and care she needed in her darkest hours and kept us confident in her recovery.""
  • ""Just to say how much we appreciate all of you. You all are wonderful people. We feel blessed to have our beloved furry children in your care when they need it. Your professional knowledge and your acts of kindness have a beautiful act all it's own. You are a great vet, compassionate and everything good all in one. You are in our daily prayers.""
    ~T.F.
  • ""Thank you and all of your staff for the excellent care you gave to my wonderful Abbey, who was so much a part of the family. Thank you for all the advice and support you gave to me these last few months. I don't know how I would have gotten through this without your constant support. I will, and I have highly recommended you to family and friends, as I feel you are the best!""
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  • ""Thank you for taking care of my kitty, Slingshot. He is feeling better and better. My Paw-Paw said that you took extra special care of him and I really appreciate it. So, thank you again for taking care of my cat.""
    ~T.B. (age 6)
  • ""Dr. Johnson, I don't know why you decided to move here from your home in New Jersey, but I absolutely believe it was so you could help me and Mickey. I know coming to someone's home is not what a typical veterinarian would do, but you are obviously an extraordinary man in a world filled with ordinary men….On top of that, your sensitive and wonderful handwritten note arrived and touched my heart…You are one of those quiet, unheralded champions who make life easier for everyone you touch.""
    ~C.W.
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    ~R.M.
  • ""Thank you for giving me more time with my best friend. We are all so grateful.""
    ~A.M.
  • ""Thank you for all of your support for Maxine during her illness. All was very much appreciated and will always be remembered. I have related to all my friends of what a great doctor and staff at Birdneck Animal Hospital.""
    ~O.B.
  • ""Thank you for taking such good care of me over the last 4 years. I am doing well and both legs and feet feel great. You sis an awesome job on me Dr. Johnson, and I'm gonna have a great year this year and I hope to see you only for my check up. You guys are the best!""
    ~Budkus
  • "We can't thank you enough for the wonderful and loving care you gave to"Budkus" while he was in your care. He was so little and so sick and we were so scared for him. Each and every one of the staff members made us feel like we had the only dog in the world. Like nothing else mattered except getting "Budkus" well again. Our deepest gratitude to all of you for the excellent care and attention we received, for your encouragement, comfort, and understanding, and most importantly for saving his life! Thank you so much.""
    ~ J.,B.,C.