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Abstract
Objective—To determine efficacy of intratesticular injection of glycerol as a means to sterilize dogs.
Animals—Six 2- to 4-year-old sexually intact male dogs.
Procedure—Testicular volume, serum testosterone concentration, and number of sperm in ejaculate were determined before and at weekly intervals for 12 weeks following intratesticular injection of a 70% glycerol solution (1 ml/testis). Testicular tissue specimens for histologic evaluation were obtained 4, 8, and 12 weeks following injection.
Results—Number of sperm in ejaculate following glycerol injection was not significantly different from number before injection. Compared with preinjection values, serum testosterone concentrations were significantly less 5, 9, and 10 weeks following injection, although libido and ejaculate characteristics were unchanged. Testicular swelling was evident 24 to 48 hours following injection, and testicular volume decreased starting on week 5 following treatment. Seminiferous tubules and evidence of normal spermatogenesis were detected in testicular biopsy specimens obtained from all dogs 12 weeks following injection.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Intratesticular injection of a 70% glycerol solution did not result in azoospermia and sterility in dogs. ( Am J Vet Res 2000;61:544–549)
Abstract
Objective—To describe signalment, clinical findings, diagnostic tests, and results of treatment of dogs and cats with ovarian remnant syndrome (ORS).
Design—Retrospective case series.
Animals—19 dogs and 2 cats with ORS.
Procedures—Medical records for animals examined between June 2000 and October 2007 were reviewed for signalment, clinical signs, age at time of ovariohysterectomy (OHE), surgical findings during OHE, experience of the surgeon (veterinary student vs veterinarian), interval from OHE until diagnosis of ORS, results of diagnostic tests, surgical findings, and results of histologic examination of excised tissues.
Results—21 animals (19 dogs and 2 cats) with ORS were identified. The most common clinical signs were those associated with proestrus and estrus. More dogs than cats were affected, and all residual ovarian tissues were found in the region of the ovarian pedicles. The right ovary in dogs was affected significantly more often than the left ovary. Seven animals had neoplasms of the reproductive system. These animals had a significantly longer interval between OHE and diagnosis of ORS than did the 14 animals without neoplasms. Long-term follow-up of 18 animals revealed resolution of clinical signs following exploratory laparotomy.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Ovarian remnants were found in typical locations for ovaries and were not considered ectopic tissue; thus, surgical error during OHE was suspected as the cause of ORS. Anatomic differences may account for differences between species, and clinical signs may not be recognized until years after OHE. Surgical removal of residual ovarian tissue resulted in resolution of clinical signs.
