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VAGINITIS Vulva of a German shepherd bitch with chronic vaginitis before (A) and
B after (B) the perineal region was clipped and cleaned. (Courtesy Dr. Sophie Grundy.)
VAGINITIS A positive contrast vaginourethrogram. The height of the vestibulo-
vaginal junction (I) and the maximum height of the vagina (II) are measured on
lateral vaginourethrographic views to calculate the vestibulovaginal ratio (I divided
by II). A, Normal vaginogram. B, Patient with vestibulovaginal stenosis. (From Novo
RE: Surgical repair of vaginal anomalies in the bitch. In Bonagura JD, et al, editors:
Kirk’s current veterinary therapy XV. St Louis, 2014, Elsevier.)
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED RELATED CLIENT EDUCATION
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