Management of Vaginal Prolapse in a Bitch by Conservative Approach
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2024.45.01.25Keywords:
Doughnut, Estrus, Medroxy progesterone acetateAbstract
A 3 year old bitch presented at Veterinary Clinical Complex, OUAT, Bhubaneswar with a history of protruded doughnut shaped bright red vaginal mass was undertaken physical, cytological, ultrasonographic and hormonal examination which confirmed vaginal prolapse in late pro-estrus stage of non pregnant bitch. Conservative approach of treatment by repositioning and suturing along with hormone, antibiotic therapy was carried out for management.
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