CHRONIC VAGINAL PROLAPSE IN A BITCH AND ITS MANAGEMENT

The present communication describes an unusual case of true vaginal prolapse in a Spitz bitch due to obstructive dystocia presented with a type II vaginal prolapse and its successful management. Initial attempts to reduce and contain the prolapse failed and hence resection of the prolapsed tissue was performed and the bitch recovered completely. The bitch showed no signs of recurrence in the subsequent oestrus cycle. This case is unusual because, although vaginal fold prolapse is mainly seen during proestrus/oestrus, but true vaginal prolapse may occur near parturition, as the concentration of serum progesterone declines and the concentration of serum oestrogen increases but this type of true vaginal prolapse is a very rare condition.