Pyometra in the bitch

Authors: Mason S
Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Volume 2014 AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Issue Small Animal / Greyhound, May 2014
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

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Abstract: Pyometra is the accumulation of pus within the uterus. If it is to occur, it occurs following a normal heat cycle of the bitch and requires progesterone maintenance (the same as a pregnancy). Clinical signs of pyometra are representative to the general systemic signs of any infection. Lethargy, pyrexia, vomiting, purulent vaginal discharge (if the cervix is open), polyuria and polydipsia. Traditionally pyometra has been thought to occur in old dogs only, however we now commonly see and recognise the disease in young dogs...

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