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Induction of canine pyometra by inoculation of Escherichia coli into the uterus and its relationship to reproductive features.

Tsumagari S1, Ishinazaka T, Kamata H, Ohba S, Tanaka S, Ishii M, Memon MA.
Animal reproduction science.Anim Reprod Sci.2005 Jul;87(3-4):301-8. Epub 2004 Dec 29.
To characterize oestrus-related factors affecting the induction of and recovery from pyometra in bitches, 60 clinically healthy beagle bitches were used for induction of pyometra by inoculation of Escherichia coli into the uterus during oestrous and metoestrous stages. The animals were classified in
PMID 15911179

Induction of parturition in bitches with minimal side effects by two injections of a low dose of fenprostalene, a prostaglandin F2alpha analogue, and pretreatment with prifinium bromide.

Moriyoshi M1, Maruyama Y, Iseki H, Nakada K, Nakao T.
The Journal of veterinary medical science / the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science.J Vet Med Sci.1999 Jul;61(7):781-6.
An experiment using 16 Beagle bitches (aged 11 months to 6 years and 2 months) in their 56th to 58th day of pregnancy was carried out to investigate the effects of two injections of a low dose of fenprostalene, a long-acting prostaglandin F2alpha analogue, and pretreatment with prifinium bromide, a
PMID 10458101

Clinical protocol for pregnancy termination in bitches using prostaglandin F2 alpha.

Fieni F1, Dumon C, Tainturier D, Bruyas JF.
Journal of reproduction and fertility. Supplement.J Reprod Fertil Suppl.1997;51:245-50.
Sixty-seven pregnant bitches were given atropine sulphate (0.025 mg kg-1), prifinium bromide (0.1 ml kg-1) and metopimazine (0.5 mg kg-1) and 15 min later 2.5 micrograms cloprostenol kg-1 s.c., three times at 48 h intervals (day 1, day 3, day 5). After one treatment, 53 of the 67 bitches had aborted
PMID 9404292