Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Uterine prolapse and rupture in a 3-year-old Podengo dog
By Payan-Carreira, R et al.·Published in Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene·2012·University of Trá·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Uterine prolapse with associated rupture in a Podengo bitch.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Portuguese Podengo was brought to the vet after giving birth to four healthy puppies and experiencing a uterine prolapse, which is when the uterus slips out of place. The dog appeared to be in good health, with no signs of shock or bleeding, but the vet noticed a swollen, reddish mass. During surgery, the vet was able to reposition the uterus and then performed an ovariohysterectomy (spay) to remove the uterus and ovaries. The dog recovered well after the procedure.
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Abstract
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. The duration of the prolapse was unknown, but considered to be recent because of the swollen reddish appearance of the tubular everted mass. No foetus was found in the uterus or the abdominal cavity. The female was presented in good physical condition, without signs of shock or haemorrhage. During surgical treatment, the uterus was replaced to its normal position followed by ovary-hysterectomy at 12 h from admittance.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22117748/