Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Vestibular Adenitis Explained
Canine vestibular adenitis is a disease caused by hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the vestibular glands and poor drainage of vestibular gland secretions. Some consider the disease to be a vaginal tumor, while others classify it as vaginal prolapse. In recent years, the author has diagnosed and treated 7 cases of this disease, all of which were cured. The incidence, clinical symptoms, treatment measures and effects of the disease are briefly summarized and reported below for the reference of colleagues.
1 Incidence and clinical symptoms
Among the 7 affected dogs diagnosed and treated, 5 were Red Wolves and 2 were Shepherd dogs, aged 6-13 months, weighing 15-35 kg, all being first-estrus dogs with relatively good growth and development. Generally they were in good spirits, with normal body temperature, appetite and drinking. A pink tumor-like mass ranging from the size of a walnut to the size of a fist protruded outside the vulva, along with various signs of estrus. Vaginal examination revealed that the tumor-like masses all originated from the lower wall of the vagina, mostly with a broad base and neat edges, and very few were pedunculated. On palpation, the affected areas were relatively firm, all with varying degrees of fluctuation. Some cases had local rupture with severe contamination. A few affected dogs had difficulty urinating.
2 Treatment measures and effects
2.1 Strengthen nursing care Pay attention to protecting the hyperplastic glands protruding outside the vulva. If necessary, a muzzle may be put on the affected dog to prevent licking and biting of the affected area.
2.2 Perform local disinfection well A 0.1% potassium permanganate or chlorhexidine solution may be used to repeatedly flush the tail base, perineum and affected area, repeated once every 8-12 hours, to prevent infection by pathogenic microorganisms.
2.3 Perform puncture in a timely manner After properly restraining the affected dog and securing the hyperplastic glands, select a No. 12 needle and puncture the hyperplastic glands 3-5 times from different angles, releasing part of the vestibular gland secretion and creating several drainage channels for the vestibular gland secretion. It is required not to penetrate the vaginal wall and not to injure adjacent organs such as the urethra and bladder.
2.4 Use male hormones in appropriate amounts For affected dogs with severe glandular hyperplasia and obvious systemic symptoms, after puncture, flushing and disinfection, inject 50 mg of testosterone propionate intramuscularly or subcutaneously, once daily for 3-5 consecutive days, to reduce vestibular gland secretion and promote the return of the vestibular glands to a normal state.
2.5 Appropriately combine with systemic treatment For affected dogs with relatively severe systemic symptoms, use antibiotics and other symptomatic treatment drugs in appropriate amounts.
After the above measures were used to treat the 7 affected dogs, all were cured. Follow-up visits 3-5 months later found no recurrence in any case.
3 Typical case
Song kept 1 Red Wolf dog, 7 months old, weighing 30 kg, presented for treatment on July 10, 2000. Chief complaint: the disease had been present for 5 days, with intramuscular injection of penicillin, gentamicin, enrofloxacin and others for 4 days, and vaginal reduction and vulvar suturing twice, yet not only was there no effect, but the condition worsened. Examination revealed multiple lacerations of the labia and hyperplastic glands, difficulty urinating in the affected dog, frequent straining, and licking and biting of the affected area, with a body temperature of 39°C. Disinfection, puncture and injection of testosterone propionate were immediately used for treatment. Two days later the symptoms improved, and after 5 days they had basically returned to normal. Follow-up 1 month later showed no recurrence.