Abstract

This communication presents a successful surgical management of canine foetal maceration in a non-descript dog with the history of natural mating 60 to 65 days back but with no sign of whelping. Ultrasonographic examination revealed ill-defined foetal mass in-utero with absence of foetal movement and heartbeat & radiograph showed indistinguishable entangled skeletal mass. Based on anamnesis, clinical & laboratory findings the case was diagnosed as foetal maceration. Aseptic laparo-hysterotomy followed by careful post operative therapeutic measure resulted uneventful recovery without any complication, bringing the animal to normal physiological health.

Keywords : Dog, Foetus, Hysterotomy, Maceration, Ultrasonography