RECOVER Guidelines: Newborn Resuscitation in Dogs and Cats. Evidence and Knowledge Gap Analysis With Treatment Recommendations

Significant uncertainty remains regarding most resuscitative interventions in newborn puppies and kittens at birth. However, through a comprehensive evaluation of the evidence and a consensus process that included considerations of feasibility, the resulting treatment recommendations lay the foundation for clear, actionable guidance in small animal newborn resuscitation. In addition, a list of prioritized knowledge gaps was identified to guide collaborative clinical research to overcome the significant lack of veterinary scientific data at present.