Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Partial puppy retention after aglepristone abortion in French bulldog
By Rigau, T et al.·Published in Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene·2011·Animal Medicine and Surgery Department, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Partial foetal retention following aglepristone treatment in a bitch.
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Plain-English summary
An 18-month-old female French bulldog was brought in after experiencing a weak vaginal discharge five weeks following an abortion induced by medication. The vet had used aglepristone to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, but after the second treatment, the dog still retained a puppy inside her uterus. An ultrasound confirmed the presence of a puppy skull and swelling in the uterus. This case highlights the importance of monitoring dogs after abortion treatments to ensure they fully recover and do not have retained fetal tissue.
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Abstract
This short communication describes the case of partial foetal retention in an 18-month-old female French bulldog following induction of abortion owing to an undesired mating. Abortion was induced with aglepristone administered in two consecutive protocols of a dual injection 1 day apart. After failure of the first treatment to achieve abortion, 15 days later, a second treatment was administered. Delivering of aborted foetus occurred 2 days after the last administration. Five weeks after the abortion, the female showed a weak haemorrhagic vaginal discharge. On ultrasound examination, the presence of uterine wall distension as well as a puppy skull inside the uterus was observed. This clinical case makes clear that although aglepristone is a very reliable drug, follow-up of the female during treatment and in the immediate post-partum is necessary to ensure a good outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21736636/