Cria Neonatal Care
UW Veterinary Care patients have access to the leading large animal medicine specialists, including veterinarians trained in routine and advanced treatments for cria. Our services are available on a referral and non-referral basis for the convenience of our patients. We are also ready to treat your animal on an emergency basis, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our board-certified veterinarians treat a variety of issues in newborn cria, including:
- Failure of passive transfer
- Infection
- Prematurity
- Maladjustment after dystocia
- Navel problems
- Swollen joints
- Respiratory problems
- Diarrhea
- Ill thrift
- Neurological problems
- Heart murmurs
- Ulcers
- Bloat
UWVC’s team of experts are supported by leading therapies, including:
- Plasma transfusions
- Fluid therapy
- Nutritional support
- Intranasal oxygen
- Warming blankets and special beds
- Postural support
- On-site clinical laboratories for routine and specialized tests
- Diagnostic imaging
- Stalls that allow access to the mother, equipped with fluid and oxygen therapy, as well as 24/7 monitoring by trained neonatal specialists
Our team includes experienced board-certified large animal internists, resident veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal caretakers and veterinary students—all working together to deliver the best possible care for your newborn animal.
Faculty
- Benjamin J. Darien, DVM, MS, DACVIM
- Sheila M. McGuirk, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
- Simon F. Peek, MRCVS, PhD, DACVIM
Residents
- Sarah Jacob, DVM
- Nikki McGreevey, DVM