author(s)
Sarswat Chandra Shekher, Yadav Sumit Prakash, Yadava Chhote Lal and Kumar Vimlesh

abstract
This case report describes an unusual case of a single puppy syndrome in a four year old Labrador bitch carrying single fetus in her first parity. This case was presented with the history of breeding approximately 65 days before and failure to deliver on the expected day of whelping. On examine per vaginal, very little greenish discharge was observed, however no fetal parts were felt in the vagjnal passage. Abdominal radiology and ultrasonography revealed the presence of fully developed single pup and presence of heart beat. This case was handled successfully with oxytocin and calcium therapy with fluids for prompt whelping process.