Module 1: Canine Vaginal Prolapse

Question 1

Protrusion of edematous vaginal tissue into the vaginal lumen and through the vulvar lips of the female dog

Answer 1

Vaginal Hyperplasia

Question 2

(T/F) Vaginal Hypertrophy is a normal thing that happens during estrus in the bitch because of increased vaginal edema which happens under the influence of estrogen

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What happens when estrogen levels are high?

Answer 3

It causes a thickening in the vaginal mucosa

Question 4

Where is excess of estrogen almost always going to be found in?

Answer 4

Intact Females dogs

Question 5

Occurs during the time of peak estrogen secretion, most commonly during:

Answer 5

Proestrus/estrus

Question 6

Could also occur during:
- but it is less common

Answer 6

At/near parturition
During pregnancy (rarely)

Question 7

What is the ‘ideal’ Signalment for this?

Answer 7

• Young, Intact Female dog (6 mos- 1 yrs)
• Second or Third Estrus
• Boxers, Bulldogs, Bullies
• Hereditary

Question 8

What type of prolapse is this?
Slight to moderate eversion of the vaginal floor with no protrusion of vaginal tissue through vulvar lips

Answer 8

Type I

Question 9

What type of prolapse is this?
Prolapse of the cranial floor and lateral walls of the vagina through the vulvar lips, forming a tongue of pear-shaped mass

Answer 9

Type II

Question 10

What type of prolapse is this?
Prolapse of entire vaginal circumference as a doughnut shaped mass with a lumen

Answer 10

Type III

Question 11

What is going to be a treatment choice?

Answer 11

Spay
- removing that ovarian source of estrogen, the hyperplastic tissue is eliminated

Question 12

Surgical excision of prolapsed tissue often needed for:

Answer 12

Type III