PSEUDOPREGNANCY IN BITCH – A SILENT REPRODUCTIVE SHOCK: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

This case study presents a case of pseudo-pregnancy in a bitch. Pseudo-pregnancy is a common physiological phenomenon in bitch. A crossbred bitch was brought to the Shahedul Alam Quadary Teaching Veterinary Hospital (SAQTVH), Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Khulshi, Chattogram, with symptoms of licking of the mammary glands, nesting behavior, loss of appetite, and restlessness. On clinical examination it was observed that enlargement of the mammary glands, as well as the secretion of clear milk from the teat when pressed. The diagnosis was made based on the history, clinical symptoms, ultrasonography, X-ray, blood chemistry, and vaginal cytology. A non-gravid uterus was found with thickened endometrial wall on ultrasonography and X-ray. The laboratory result showed that serum biochemical parameters were normal when compared with normal physiological values. In vaginal cytology, there were profound intermediate cells with a small amount of parabasal cells. It was determined that this was a case of pseudo-pregnancy. The bitch was given cabergoline (Tab. Cabargol® 0.5mg) and other supportive medications. After 10 days of treatment, reperformed ultrasonography and X-ray findings revealed the normal appearance of uterus. All symptoms subsided gradually, and the bitch recovered completely during a follow up visit.