Studies on clinical signs, vaginoscopy and vaginal cytology for predicting appropriate breeding time in bitches

Abstract

A comparative study for the reliability on clinical signs, vaginoscopy and vaginal cytology for detecting appropriate
breeding time in bitches was carried out. The clinical signs of estrus was characterized by decrease in vulvul oedema and soft
appearance of vulva is 91.67% of the cases. The vaginoscopy at the estrus revealed dense creamy or paper while mucosa and
angulated mucosa! shrinkage in all the bitches studied. Vaginal cytology revealed more than 95% superficial cells, an indicator of
oestrus in 91.67% of bitches. Thus vaginal endoscopy was found to be more specific for estrus detection and for better breeding
management followed by vaginal cytology and clinical symptoms.