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Mesalliance
Synonym(s): Misalliance, mismating, unwanted breeding
Introduction
- Cause: unwanted mating or mismating.
- Diagnosis: ultrasound or relaxin assay.
- Treatment: effectiveness depends on timing of intervention, but is normally very high.
- Prognosis: depends on treatment.
Presenting signs
- Observed or suspected mating.
Geographic incidence
- Worldwide; commoner in poorer socio-economic areas.
Age predisposition
- Any.
Cost considerations
- Diagnosis and treatment of pyometra Pyometra if subsequently occurs.
- Rearing and attempting to home unwanted puppies.
- Termination of pregnancy - if surgical or more complicated medical methods used.
Pathogenesis
Etiology
- Unwanted mating of estrus female.
Predisposing factors
General- Un-neutered estrus female allowed to roam or have contact with intact male.
- Canines are highly fertile → chance of pregnancy = >80%.
Specific
- Breeding is not wanted or bitch is bred by inappropriate male.
Pathophysiology
- Normal process.
Timecourse
- Occurs during estrus.
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Prevention
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Outcomes
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Further Reading
Publications
Other sources of information
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Concannon P W (1991) New and proposed contraceptives for dogs. Proc Soc Therio 221-225.