Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
K Rajavardan, B Priyanka, R Suresh and P Nagaraj

Abstract:
A 3 year old Indian spitz female dog was presented with the history of whelping two stillborn puppies 24 hours back and swelling at the inguinal region along with blackish discharges and continuous straining for one day. Clinical, radiographic and ultrasound examination revealed the presence of the dead foetus in the inguinal region. The condition was diagnosed as inguinal hysterocoele and celiotomy was performed on emergency basis. The herniated gravid uterus was reduced into the abdomen and the dead foetus was removed through hysterotomy. After suturing the uterine incision herniorrhaphy was performed and celiotomy incision was closed in routine manner. Post-operatively antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs were administered and the dog had an uneventful recovery.