A RARE CASE OF DYSTOCIA DUE TO FOETAL ANASARCA AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN A PERSIAN QUEEN CAT

J. Umamageswari; Dhanasekara Varma; K. Ravikumar; R. Sureshkumar; U.S. Kalyan

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v54i2.169423

Authors

J. Umamageswari Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai - 600 007
Dhanasekara Varma PG Scholar, Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, Chennai
K. Ravikumar Associate Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College , TANUVAS, Chennai
R. Sureshkumar Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai - 600 007
U.S. Kalyan Assistant Professor, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Udumalpet - 642126

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v54i2.169423

Keywords:

Anasarca foetus, Dystocia, Persian cat, Ovariohysterectomy

Abstract

A 9-month-old female Persian cat was presented with a history of vaginal discharge and straining. On clinical examination, serosanguinous discharge was noticed in the vaginal region. Radiographic and ultrasonographic examination revealed the presence of one dead foetus, which was removed surgically. Gross examination, radiographic and CT imaging of the dead male anasarca foetus revealed an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the subcutaneous tissues.

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