Uterine distension (UTD)

• View:
  Lateral
  
  
• Defining characteristics:
  Distended tubular organs within the abdomen underneath the colon, in front of the bladder
  
  
• Common differential diagnoses:
  Pregnancy, fluid (pyometra, mucometra, hydrometra), uterine neoplasia
  
  
• Helpful additional data:
  When was the last heat cycle? When was she last bred? Is there any vaginal discharge?
  
  
• Commonly associated diagnostics:
  Consider *SignalCare MDB, consider vaginal cytology, abdominal ultrasound
  
  
• Commonly associated treatments:
  Based on primary
  
  
• Commonly associated home care:
  Based on primary

*SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound