Hagman, Ragnvi
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract
Pyometra is a common disease in dogs and cats. Hormones and opportunistic bacteria are fundamental in the development, with progesterone playing a key role. The disease should be suspected in intact bitches and queens presenting with illness, and particularly if within 4 months after estrus. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital to increase chances of survival as endotoxemia and sepsis often are induced. Typical clinical signs include vaginal discharge, depression, anorexia, polyuria and polydipsia, fever and gastrointestinal disturbances. Surgical ovariohysterectomy is the safest and most effective treatment. For breeding animals with less severe illness, purely medical treatments alternatives are possible.
Keywords
Endometritis; Cystic endometrial hyperplasia; Escherichia coli; Endotoxemia; Aglepristone; Prostaglandin; Cabergoline; Bromocriptine
Published in
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice
2018, volume: 48, number: 4, pages: 639-661
SLU Authors
UKÄ Subject classification
Clinical Science
Publication identifier
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.03.001
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/95849