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True vaginal prolapse in a bitch.

M Alan¹, Y Cetin, S Sendag

¹Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi, Veteriner Fakultesi, 65080 Van, Turkey. muhammetalan@yahoo.com

Animal Reproduction Science

|November 25, 2006

Summary

True vaginal prolapse is a rare condition in female dogs, often linked to difficult births (dystocia). This case highlights dystocia as a likely cause, successfully treated with surgery.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Canine Reproduction

Background:

Vaginal fold prolapse, characterized by edematous vaginal tissue protrusion, commonly occurs during proestrus and estrus in female dogs.
True vaginal prolapse, though rare in canines, can occur near parturition due to hormonal shifts (declining progesterone, increasing estrogen).

Observation:

A 5-year-old, cross-breed dog presented with dystocia and true vaginal prolapse.
Diagnostic imaging revealed live and deceased fetuses, necessitating a cesarean section.
The vaginal prolapse was managed concurrently with the cesarean section via surgical repositioning.

Findings:

The canine recovered fully following ovariohysterectomy after successful repositioning of the prolapsed vaginal tissue.
No recurrence of vaginal prolapse was noted post-surgery.

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Dystocia, likely caused by fetal positioning, was identified as the primary predisposing factor for the vaginal prolapse.

Implications:

This case underscores the association between dystocia and true vaginal prolapse in female dogs.
Prompt surgical intervention, including repositioning and potentially ovariohysterectomy, can lead to successful outcomes.
Understanding the link between dystocia and vaginal prolapse is crucial for veterinary diagnosis and treatment strategies.