VAGINITIS
Vaginitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the vagina. It is more common in dogs than in cats and is often seen in dogs less than one year of age. Vaginitis often resolves after the first estrous cycle.
FALSE PREGNANCY
False pregnancy (pseudocyesis) is a term used to describe the behavior and physical signs of pregnancy when they occur in a non-pregnant animal. The signs of false pregnancy usually occur 6 to 12 weeks after the pet's last heat cycle. This condition is common in dogs but rare in cats.
RETAINED PLACENTA
A retained placenta is a syndrome characterized by the failure of the mother to expel the placenta – the organ that joins the mother and offspring during pregnancy – shortly after the birth of the newborn. The placenta is usually passed within 15 minutes of the birth of each puppy. This can be fatal if not treated with antibiotics and Oxytocin. Oxytocin should be injected for three consecutive days post whelping at the recommended dose. The placenta will liquify and be passed as black discharge.
VAGINAL PROLAPSE
Vaginal prolapse is the protrusion of edematous (swollen) vaginal tissue into and through the opening of the vulva, which is the external female genital organ, occurring during certain stages of the estrus (heat) cycle. The entire circumference of the vaginal wall protrudes, giving the exposed tissue a donut-shaped appearance. This is a medical emergency and needs prompt veterinarian attention.
Written by Anne Roditis
© copyright 2007-02-20
Vaginitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the vagina. It is more common in dogs than in cats and is often seen in dogs less than one year of age. Vaginitis often resolves after the first estrous cycle.
FALSE PREGNANCY
False pregnancy (pseudocyesis) is a term used to describe the behavior and physical signs of pregnancy when they occur in a non-pregnant animal. The signs of false pregnancy usually occur 6 to 12 weeks after the pet's last heat cycle. This condition is common in dogs but rare in cats.
RETAINED PLACENTA
A retained placenta is a syndrome characterized by the failure of the mother to expel the placenta – the organ that joins the mother and offspring during pregnancy – shortly after the birth of the newborn. The placenta is usually passed within 15 minutes of the birth of each puppy. This can be fatal if not treated with antibiotics and Oxytocin. Oxytocin should be injected for three consecutive days post whelping at the recommended dose. The placenta will liquify and be passed as black discharge.
VAGINAL PROLAPSE
Vaginal prolapse is the protrusion of edematous (swollen) vaginal tissue into and through the opening of the vulva, which is the external female genital organ, occurring during certain stages of the estrus (heat) cycle. The entire circumference of the vaginal wall protrudes, giving the exposed tissue a donut-shaped appearance. This is a medical emergency and needs prompt veterinarian attention.
Written by Anne Roditis
© copyright 2007-02-20
