Vol. 9, Special Issue 12 (2020)

Author(s):
Amit Kumar Saren, Pradip Sarkar, Durgadas Mondal, Keshav Kumar, Surajit Das and Amitava Roy

Abstract:
This paper reports on a case of fetal mummification. A five year old Golden Retriever bitch was presented with a history full term gestation (65 days) and non-progressive signs of labor with uterine discharge. Per vaginal examination revealed primary uterine inertia with dilated birth canal without any fetus. X-ray confirmed the presence of smaller bony structures in the uterus. Medicinal treatment with IV fluid therapy, oxytocin and calcium was unsuccessful. Caesarean section was performed under general anesthesia and mummified fetus was removed. The bitch recovered successfully following normal post-operative management.