Manufacturer Royal Canin has created a neonatal and pediatric care guide for cats and dogs to support the veterinary and breeding sectors.
Co-written by 25 world-renowned experts, the handbook synthesizes the key questions veterinary teams are most likely to encounter in their daily practice on the pediatric topic. The book is designed to offer a comprehensive guide to every stage of early life, from how to prepare for and manage parturition to neonatology, weaning and growth, and frequently encountered diseases.
The handbook was launched at the recent 2024 Vet Symposium in Montpellier. Attendees included veterinarians, veterinary nurses and technicians, and partners from more than 60 countries from around the world.
Speakers at the event included Samah Karaki, Neuroscientist, author and founding director of The Social Brain Institute; Alex German, Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Liverpool and expert in pet obesity; Liv Oginska, veterinary surgeon and emotional intelligence expert at Human-Savvy; and Nefertiti Greene, president, science & diagnostics, Mars Petcare.
Global Royal Canin President Cécile Coutens said: “I want to thank the authors of this handbook for sharing their invaluable expertise. I am delighted and proud to unveil this collective effort, which would not have been possible without the steadfast commitment and expertise of all authors, whether they are experts from the company, or partners with whom we are fortunate enough to work with.
“The handbook aims at providing vets with tools such as cutting-edge pediatric know-hows, as well as advice on creating a strong bond with pet owners. These are keys to guaranteeing optimum health throughout life, from the very start. It is an important topic, and an incredible step in the right direction for the health and wellbeing of cats and dogs.”
The Royal Canin Neonatal and Pediatric Care Guide is available online here.
