Induction of Estrus in an Anestrus Labrador Retriever Bitch Using Cabergoline: A Case Report

摘要

In a three and half year old Labrador retriever bitch brought with the history of having whelped once, 13 months back and had not shown heat signs since then, induction of estrus was done with cabergoline @ 5|ng/kg body weight SID PO until the signs of proestrus was observed. Proes-trual bleeding was observed on the 31stday of post treatment. On fifth day of proestrual bleeding, vaginal smears were obtained by cotton swab technique at intervals of 3 days, stained with modified PAP stain and examined under microscope. The day the smears showed more than 80 per cent of superficial and cornified cells, matings were advised at intervals of 3 days until refusal. Pregnancy was confirmed using ultrasonography and the bitch successfully delivered 7 live puppies on the 63rd day.