Uterine Torsion Associated with Open Pyometra in a Bitch

Uterine prolapse with associated rupture in a Podengo bitch.

A case of uterine prolapse coexisting with uterine horn rupture in a 3-year-old Portuguese Podengo bitch, which is an uncommon occurrence, is described. The female was presented with a history of recent parturition, with delivery of four healthy puppies that were normally tended and nursed. The situation developed after an uneventfully pregnancy, and no direct causative factor was identified. T...

Pyometra in a Bitch Following Placement of a Deslorelin Implant

Cystic endometrial hyperplasia-pyometra complex, by definition, is the accumulation of purulent material within the uterine lumen of intact bitches, typically occurring during or immediately following a period of progesterone dominance (1, 2). Pyometra is a common disease of adult intact female dogs (3). The mean age of diagnosis is 6-8 years, with a range of 4 to 18 years (4). Ageand breed-rel...

Simultaneous pyometra and viable puppies’ gestation in a bitch

Here we describe a case of pyometra coexisting with gestation in a 4.5 year-old miniature short-haired Dachshund. The dog exhibited depression, vaginal discharge, polydipsia and dehydration. Ultrasound examination revealed the presence of low to moderate anechoic fluid collection in the left uterine horn. Blood analysis revealed mild neutrophilia with a left shift. Based on these findings a pre...

Uterine serosal inclusion cysts in a bitch.

A six-year-old, pluriparous German shepherd dog bitch was presented with an abnormal vaginal discharge of several weeks' duration. Clinical signs and radiographic and ultrasonographic findings supported an initial diagnosis of segmental cystic endometrial hyperplasia, and ovariohysterectomy was performed. Macroscopically, the uterus appeared normal except for one large and several smaller cysts...

Asymptomatic uterine rupture in a bitch.