Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pregnant dog with severe belly swelling and breathing trouble at 8
By M.A.R. Feliciano et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2013·Universidade Estadual Paulista, BR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Hydrallantois in a female dog: a case report
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A pregnant Pug was brought to the vet on day 56 of her pregnancy because she had a swollen belly, was very tired, wasn't eating, and was having trouble breathing. An ultrasound showed that she had an unusual buildup of fluid in the fetal membranes, which is not normal for her stage of pregnancy. During a C-section, the vet found a lot of fluid in the membranes but all the puppies were healthy after being born. The vet confirmed the diagnosis of hydrallantois (fluid buildup in the fetal membranes) through the ultrasound and clinical signs.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the clinical, ultrasound and histological findings of hydrallantois in a Pug bitch. On the 56th day of pregnancy the patient presented pronounced abdominal distention, lethargy, anorexia and dyspnea. The ultrasound revealed the presence of abnormal fluid accumulation within the fetal membranes, especial in the allantois, which was incompatible with the 8th week of pregnancy in bitches. The macroscopic exam during the C-section, distention of the fetal membranes and accumulation of fluid within the allantois was observed. The precise amount of liquid could not be assessed due to the surgical procedure. All neonates of our case report were normal at the initial physical exam. The histologic exam revealed normal placenta. In conclusion, clinical and ultrasound assessment were able to diagnose hydrallantois in a canine patient.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102-09352013000400021