A Breeder's Guide to Apgar Score for Puppies.
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Learn how to use puppy APGAR scoring to recognize distress in neonates. Designed to capture puppy vitality, the puppy APGAR scoring system rates neonatal performance in five areas that are key to survival.

About Dr. Carla Barstow

Carla Barstow, DVM, MS, DACT, is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. She also is an active member of the Society for Theriogenology. Dr. Barstow practices in small-animal medicine in Lakeland, Florida, and is the only reproductive specialist serving the greater Tampa, Florida, area. In her practice, Dr. Barstow works with dog breeders to breed healthier dogs. She is a longtime breeder of Samoyeds and participates in dog shows.

Additional Resources for Dog Breeders    

At Pro Club, we aim to offer valuable resources for professional dog breeders like you. Explore our collection of webinars, articles, and video series designed to support your professional breeding program, like “Understanding the Nutritional Needs of Puppies”, our most recent webinar from Dr. RuthAnn Lobos.