Canine pyometra is a very common non-contagious disease in dogs older than five years. Normally, if it is detected in time it is not serious, but if we let it pass the life of the animal could be in serious danger.
For this reason, we are going to tell you what is and how to treat canine pyometra, so that in this way you know how to act in case you suspect that your furry has it.
What is the canine pyometra?
It is a infection in the uterus, where a lot of purulent material accumulates that can go out through the vagina and vulva, which is known as open pyometra, or remain inside the body. If it is treated in time, the dog will be able to lead a normal life sooner than we expect, but What are the symptoms of pyometra?
These:
- Loss of appetite
- Mucous and / or bloody discharge from the vagina and vulva
- Increased volume of urine
- Drink much more water than usual
- Shock
- septicemia
- In very serious cases, death.
How is it treated?
The best remedy for canine pyometra is castration, that is, the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus. Of course, it would only be valid in cases in which the infection has not been generalized, that is, in those in which that purulent material that we talked about earlier leaves the uterus to the outside. The prognosis for these neutered dogs is very good.
If they are animals that you want to raise, antibiotic treatment and flushing of the uterus may be attempted, but it may not be enough and the vet ends up choosing to neuter them so that their lives are not in danger.
As we can see, canine pyometra is a disease that can be very dangerous. Let's not let it go.