Lactation-related mammary gland pathologies-A neglected emergency in the bitch

Vasiu, I. and Dąbrowski, R. and Tvarijonaviciute, A.

Reprod Domest Anim (2021) 56: 208–230

DOI: 10.1111/rda.13866

Abstract

Mastitis is a common reproductive disorder in bitches, reaching a prevalence of 0.71%. Mastitis has a wide range of forms, from asymptomatic to severe gangrenous mastitis that can lead to septic shock and death of the bitch and nurslings. However, most of the time it is overlooked, undiagnosed or mistreated. The present systematic review was performed to revise and summarize the existing knowledge related to this disorder, including diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Citation

Vasiu, I., Dąbrowski, R., & Tvarijonaviciute, A. (2021). Lactation-related mammary gland pathologies-A neglected emergency in the bitch. Reprod Domest Anim, 56(2), 208–230. https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.13866 pathology, animal breeding, dogs/cats, general reproduction, gynaecology, obstetrics, species

Keywords

• pathology
• animal breeding
• dogs/cats
• general reproduction
• gynaecology
• obstetrics
• species