Persistent vaginal haemorrhage in a dog with an ovarian bursal abscess

Authors: Eurell TE, Peacock RE
Publication: Australian Veterinary Practitioner, Volume 49, Issue 2, pp 40-43, Jun 2019
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

Animal type: Dog
Subject Terms: Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Clinical examination, Surgery
Article class: Clinical Report

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Abstract:

CASE REPORT: A 4-year-old female entire Blue Heeler was presented for persistent vaginal haemorrhage. Initial investigation, including complete blood count, biochemistry, electrolyte and blood gas analyses, coagulation profile and urinalysis was inconclusive. Focussed abdominal ultrasound examination detected a fluid-filled structure within the abdomen. An exploratory laparotomy was performed and a left ovarian bursal abscess with salpingitis, localised pyometra and chronic endometritis was diagnosed. Escherichia coli was cultured, which was sensitive to cephalexin. The dog made a full recovery without complications and was normal 6 months postoperatively.

CONCLUSION: Ovarian bursal abscess is rare in dogs, but should be considered a differential diagnosis in bitches with vaginal haemorrhage, pyometra, septic peritonitis or systemic illness following recent oestrus.

KEYWORDS: dogs; Escherichia coli; ovarian bursal abscess; pyometra; vaginal haemorrhage

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