Therapeutic management of cervico-vaginal prolapse in a bitch

Abstract

A mongrel bitch was presented to the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex with the history of cervico-vaginal prolapse from the last one week. On clinical examination it was observed that the vagina, its folds and anterior portion of cervix protruded outside which become edematous and hyperaemic, without the involvement of urinary bladder. As per owner version, the bitch has not urinated since last evening and straining was observed during defecation. After catheterization approximately 50 ml of urine was drained out from urinary bladder. The case was treated by applying bilateral pressure with the help of fingers and the prolapsed mass could be reposed. Modified Buhner’s sutures were then applied to prevent its reoccurrence. Animal was kept on mineral supplements, laxative and LH analogue as a therapeutic management. The suture was removed after three days of treatment. In a result, the bitch was recovered uneventfully within one week.