Análise de Distocias em Cadelas Atendidas em um Centro Veterinário

The purpose of this study was to conduct a case study of dystocia in female dogs treated at a veterinary medical center specializing in small animal reproduction, in which medical records containing data on reproductive history, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic approach, and patient outcomes were observed. The occurrences observed were classified according to maternal and fetal origin, including fetal hydrops; single fetus with fetal-pelvic disproportion; uterine inertia; abnormal fetal statics; hypoplasia and vaginal malformation, in addition to dystocia due to inappropriate manual traction during delivery. The results showed that the main factors associated with dystocia in dogs are related to both maternal causes, especially uterine inertia, and fetal causes such as anasarca and pelvic disproportion in relation to the fetus. It also confirmed the importance of gestational monitoring, using diagnostic imaging tests such as ultrasound and radiography and hormonal tests, such as progesterone dosage, which are essential for the early detection of possible changes that could compromise the delivery process and neonatal viability. The research highlights the importance of immediate and technically conducted veterinary intervention in the event of obstetric complications, aiming to minimize injuries and maternal and fetal mortality rates, as well as the need for a careful prior assessment of anatomical conditions. The research highlights the importance of immediate and technically conducted veterinary intervention in the event of obstetric complications, aiming to minimize injuries and maternal and fetal mortality rates, as well as the need for a careful prior assessment of the anatomical and reproductive conditions of females. Thus, this study contributes to the improvement of clinical and surgical procedures applied to veterinary obstetrics, providing a basis for the proper and safe management of pregnant dogs.