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Post partum uterus

  • 5 year old Lab delivered litter of pups followed by two dead pups after 24 hours
  • Had uterine intertia and was medically managed to deliver pups
  • Also had saline instilled into uterus 24 hours previously as was believed to have retained placenta
  • Was still restless and nesting after 72 hours
  • Normothermic and eating and feeding pups
  • Bloods unremarkable
  • I think this is a normal post partum uterus, would you agree?

    • 5 year old Lab delivered litter of pups followed by two dead pups after 24 hours
    • Had uterine intertia and was medically managed to deliver pups
    • Also had saline instilled into uterus 24 hours previously as was believed to have retained placenta
    • Was still restless and nesting after 72 hours
    • Normothermic and eating and feeding pups
    • Bloods unremarkable
    • I think this is a normal post partum uterus, would you agree?
    • There is small amount of gas in right proximal horn but I thought this may be following saline instillation
    • First video left horn, second and third right horn
    • Is it possible to visualise the cervix from caudal abdominal ultrasound?

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4 responses to “Post partum uterus”

  1. Uterus and contents looks

    Uterus and contents looks typical for post-partum. However would be concerned about the free fluid, which may be pregnancy related but uterine perforation should be considered. Monitior clinical signs and temperature and repeat 24-36 hours and if tap fluid if increasing.

     

  3. I agree but go by discharge

    I agree but go by discharge whether metritis is starting up.

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