Dystocia Due to Single Pup Syndrome in A Spitz Bitch: A Case Report

Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 02 | Page : 25 29
    By

    Bhagat Ruchika Rajendra,

  • Himanshu Behera,

  • Shuvranshu Shekhar Biswal,

  • Kalpita Subhalagna Dey,

  1. Student, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, CVSc & AH, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, CVSc & AH, OUAT, Bhubaneswa, Odisha, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, CVSc & AH, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  4. Student, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, CVSc & AH, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Abstract

The present study describes a unique instance of single pup syndrome in a seven-year-old spitz bitch. Abdominal palpation revealed presence of swelling structure in abdominal area.  Radiographic examination revealed presence of one number of fully oversized foetus in posterior presentation, dorso public position with flexed limbs in uterus. Ultrasonographic examination revealed absence of heartbeat, fetal movement indicating a dead foetus. Induction for whelping was performed with oxytocin, calcium gluconate, calcium lactobionate, DNS on marked greenish black discharge from genitalia but failed. Finally, C-section was performed to remove one dead oversized fetus and post-operative care was taken leading to uneventful recovery.

Keywords: Bitch, Radiography, Ultrasonography, Single pup syndrome, Cesarean section

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Bhagat Ruchika Rajendra, Himanshu Behera, Shuvranshu Shekhar Biswal, Kalpita Subhalagna Dey. Dystocia Due to Single Pup Syndrome in A Spitz Bitch: A Case Report. Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology. 2025; 14(02):25-29.
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Bhagat Ruchika Rajendra, Himanshu Behera, Shuvranshu Shekhar Biswal, Kalpita Subhalagna Dey. Dystocia Due to Single Pup Syndrome in A Spitz Bitch: A Case Report. Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology. 2025; 14(02):25-29. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjovst/article=2025/view=216668


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Volume 14
Issue 02
Received 19/01/2025
Accepted 10/05/2025
Published 14/05/2025
Publication Time 115 Days
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