Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog found with ectopic pregnancy after giving birth
By Eddey, Philip D·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2012·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ectopic pregnancy in an apparently healthy bitch.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A healthy female dog was found to have an extrauterine fetus, which is a rare condition where a pregnancy occurs outside the uterus, five months after giving birth. The dog underwent surgery to remove the extrauterine fetus and recovered completely afterward. This case highlights the importance of monitoring for unusual symptoms even in seemingly healthy pets.
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Abstract
This case describes an extrauterine fetus that was discovered in an apparently healthy bitch 5 mo after whelping. The extrauterine fetus was surgically removed, and the bitch made a complete recovery. The topic of canine ectopic pregnancy is discussed, and a review of previously reported cases is presented.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22474049/