10/02/2026
Patient Story 🐾 | Happy the Shihtzu
🐶 Happy, a Shih Tzu, was brought to our clinic as an emergency case at 7:00 AM on Thursday due to difficulty giving birth (dystocia). Her second puppy was delivered at around 10:00 PM the previous night, after which labor failed to progress.
Because prolonged labor can place both the mother and remaining puppies at serious risk, an emergency cesarean section was immediately performed.
During the procedure, three puppies were retrieved.
Sadly, two puppies were already non-viable, while one puppy was delivered alive. The dam, Happy, was successfully stabilized and recovered after surgery.
📌 Educational Notes for Furparents:
📝 Prolonged or stalled labor is a medical emergency
📝 Small and brachycephalic breeds, such as Shihtzus, are at higher risk for dystocia
📝 Delays in intervention can result in loss of puppies and life-threatening complications for the mother
📝 Early veterinary assessment greatly improves survival outcomes
🐾 When in doubt during labor, seek veterinary care right away
🆘 We are open for emergency cases 🆘
📍 Kho Veterinary Clinic – Pawili Branch
Zone 2, Pawili, Pili, Cam Sur (along Maharlika highway)
⏰ Regular Clinic Hours:
• Monday–Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
🆘 Emergency Hours:
6:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Emergency fee applies)
☎️Contact numbers
📞 0919-453-1058
📞 (054) 331-3943