Ovarian follicular dynamics is not well known in dogs. Imaging of ovaries is technically difficult; however, ovaries clamped at a subcutaneous site can more easily be monitored using ultrasound imaging. This study investigated the follicular development of canine ovaries stimulated by hormone...

The case describes a four-year-old Weimaraner bitch with fetal death resulting in the resorption of two gestation sacks and mummification of a fetus on day 30 of gestation. An ultrasound diagnostic on the 22nd day post-ovulation showed three normal gestation sacks. An ultrasound check-up 3 days...

This research aimed to describe a clinical case of ovarian dysgerminoma in a bitch, by showing clinical, ultrasound, surgical and pathological findings. The research also sought to emphasize the importance of establishing an early and definitive diagnosis through histopathology, establishing...

Eleven Atlas Shepherd bitches of 4 years old, weighing between 15 and 16 kg who had an end stage of metestrus, have received treatment with bromocriptine, available in medicine human (Parlodel® 2.5 mg breakable tablet box of 30 tablets) orally to anticipate estrus. The dosage adapted for the...

Teratomas are germ cell neoplasms originated from the ectoderm, mesoderm or endoderm. The dermoid cyst or mature cystic ovarian teratoma is a rare tumor in female-canine, which can cause serious damage to the fertility and health of animals. The present case reports an ovarian cyst as an...

Ultrasound Real time 2D diagnostics, being an available and non-invasive method, is successfully used in human medicine, veterinary medicine and biology to diagnose both physiological and pathological conditions. In the case of small animals, the ultrasound is often used to diagnose gravidity,...

Background: Emphysematous pyometra is a rare canine disease characterized by gas-forming bacteria infecting the uterus and causing an accumulation of both gas and infectious exudate in the uterine lumen. While radiological features of emphysematous pyometra have been previously described in dogs,...

This issue contains topics on reproduction in domestic animals, including canine fertility and the consequences of selection for special traits, fetal development of endocrine organs in dogs, advanced ultrasound techniques in small animal reproduction imaging, anti-Müllerian hormone in dog and cat...

Background: The diagnosis of ovarian tumors in dogs is usually complicated because the clinical signs can be very discrete and can be easily confused with other diseases. There are few reports of ovarian tumors with different cellular characteristics in the same dog. Our objective was to describe...

The objective of this report is to describe a case of canine hermaphroditism in a dog with male phenotype, as well as the anatomical and hormonal findings, and classification of the hermaphroditism exhibited by the animal studied. A 1-year-old, mongrel dog, 5 kg, is reported to the UHV-UECE due to...