THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF PERSISTANT PROESTRUS IN A FEMALE SPITZ DOG

Prolonged proestrus or persistant proestrous bleeding is a rare condition observed in bitch.Present case is on a spitz bitch, which was presented in Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, DSVCKV, Anjora, Durg; with complain of prolong vaginal bleeding from last 20 days.Vaginal cytology was performed and smear was stained using geimsa staining method.40 to 50% superficial cells and intermediate cells were seen along with large number of RBC cells.hCG was given along with other supportive treatment.After the treatment, bleeding was reduced and estruses were simultaneously over.