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Name
Date (s) submitted
Research Topic / Area of Study
Connection to research paper
Goal of product / what problem or
need solved or addressed
Estimated time to complete
People who will assist (if applicable) Katie Taylor (Vet Tech)
Estimated cost / investment
What will judges see at
presentation? (evidence of work
and development)
Maya Johnson
October 4, 2017
Veterinary Medicine
I wrote my paper on Veterinary Medicine, and my mentor
practices general medicine while specializing in
Theriogenology. Theriogenology (the branch of veterinary
medicine concerned with reproduction, including the physiology
and pathology of male and female reproductive systems of
animals and the clinical practice of veterinary obstetrics,
gynecology, and andrology.)
Currently there isn’t a kit available to veterinary patients,
expecting puppies so I decided to create a “Puppy Neonatal
(Whelping) Kit,” resolving births at home. This kit will include
everything a family would need to have puppies at home,
helping families that are new to this.
My project will take about a month to complete so I learn about
the different aspects of the c-section as well as making the
pamphlet and assembling the kit.
John Spencer (Vet Tech)
Dr. Barber DVM
$0
During the presentation the judges will hopefully see a video of
a first hand c-section. The c-section will be compared to an
at-home birth. I will present the neonatal kit, explain, and
demonstrate what everything is used for. The judges will see the
kit that I put together based on materials needed to deliver
puppies at home. The video will show what happens if you go to
a specialist to have a c-section versus what would be seen at
home. Also I would compare the costs of having an at home
birth with all the supplies that are required and the cost of having
a c-section. I will include a pamphlet with what materials are
needed, and what they’re used for if the family wanted to do the
delivery at home.
Personal stretch (area of growth) I am learning more about theriogenology and the different stages
of a pregnancy. I am also learning what happens at a home birth
versus a c-section. Also why some dogs have to have a
c-section, and don’t have the option for a natural at home birth.
I’ll learn more on how a c-section works, and the most critical
stages of the puppies first few breaths. With the c-section, I will
also learn the different aspects of caring for the mother. When
comparing the at home birth to the c-section, I am getting
familiar with the business side, and the costs for both ways.

Product Description:

Neonatal Kit:
● Snuggle Safe (2)- A heat source to keep GI tract from shutting down
● Wash Cloths- To wipe the puppies off, and to get them dry so their temperature won’t drop
● Bulb Syringe- To clear airways, and get any excess mucus out of their throats
● DeLee Mucus Trap- This is to clear the airways, typically used on smaller breeds because it
isn’t as harsh as the bulb syringe
● Suture (Non-wax dental floss)- To tie off umbilical cords
● Feeding Tube
● K-9 Fresh Frozen Plasma- Gives pups a jump start, giving them extra immunities and
vitamins
● Nursing Bottle
● 6 ml Syringe- If preferred over nursing bottle
● Puppy Formula- If the Momma doesn’t have enough milk or a pup isn’t nursing well
enough
A C-Section Video**** TBD

Pamphlet:
● Explaining what each product is used for, and how to use it