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pyometra is an infection of the uterus. in animals, they take the uterus out aka spay them. left untreated in an animal, it gets worse and worse until it kills them.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoInflammation of uterine musculature associated with pus in the uterine cavity (from Stedman's Medical Dictionary)
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What antibiotic is used for pyometra?
cephalexin
What is most common cause of pyometra?
Pyometra is an infection caused by bacteria ascending from an animals vagina into the uterus during a heat cycle. It is more common in older dogs/cats, but can happen to any mammal. The only way to prevent, and best way to treat pyometra is by having the animal spayed. See this article for more information: http://factoidz.com/what-is-canine-pyometra/
Difference between metritis and pyometra in cattle?
Metritis means - 'inflammation in the uterus' 'Itis' means inflammation, 'Metra' is Greek for uterus or womb, 'Pyo is Greek for pus So Pyometra means 'pus in the uterus' Pyometra can occur subsequent to metritis, or spontaneously, and is a life threatening condition.
Differnce between metritis and pyometra in cattle?
Metritis is inflammation of the uterine wall while pyometra is purulent material (pus) within the uterus. While both are often caused by bacterial infections, metritis involves the layers of the uterus while a pyometra can be confined to just the empty space surrounded by the uterus.
Why is my 7 year old unspayed female cat drooling not eating or drinking and lethargic suddenly?
It turned out to be Pyometra http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyometra We brought her to the vet and had surgery and is doing fine she could have eaten poison i would get her to the vets
Why does a female dog die if it is not spade?
some female dogs that are not spayed may develop Pyometra which is an infection of the uterus. There is 'internal' Pyometra and 'external' Pyometra. With external, the dog will have a smelly discharge (typically after they have been in season). With internal there won't be any discharge and is therefore harder to detect. The condition is very serious and you are racing against time to save the life of your dog. Treatment requires removal of the uterus.
Can mucometra lead to pyometra?
Cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) in the bitch(dog) can result in either pyometra, hematometra, or hydrometra, and many facets of these uterine diseases can make them difficult to differentiate. The conditions differ in their systemic effects, since pyometra, particularly closed-cervix pyometra, can be a life-threatening condition that must be recognized, managed, and treated expeditiously. Mucometra is an accumulation of sterile intraluminal mucoid fluid, hematometra is an accumulation of sterile, bloody fluid, and hydrometra is an accumulation of sterile, watery fluid; none of which have any significant systemic outward clinical signs. This paper will describe the definitions, signalment, historical findings, incidence, clinical signs, physical exam findings, and diagnostic findings in canine pyometra and mucometra, and hematometra and hydrometra.
My Cocker spaniel has a green mucus discharge from vagina what can that be?
You should have your dog examined by your veterinarian, it may be Vaginitis or Pyometra. Pyometra is the more serious of the two. It's a bacterial infection in the uterus of dogs. It is frequently life threatening, and requires prompt treatment.
Is it normal for a shihzhu dog to have a puss discharge from her Virginia?
No, a pus discharge is never normal from any part of a dog's body. Pus from the vagina can indicate a serious infection of the uterus, called pyometra. Pyometra most often affects unspayed female dogs, but occasionally a spayed female can get an infection in the uterine stump that always remains after spaying (where the uterus goes out to the vagina). This is called a stump pyometra. In the case of pyometra in an intact (unspayed) female, the most commonly recommended treatment is spay surgery followed by a hospital stay and a course of antibiotics. This type of pyometra can be very serious or even fatal if left untreated. Dogs can also get vaginal infections. In any case, any dog with pus discharge from the vagina or anywhere else needs to be seen by a vet, and have the infection treated.
Why does pyometra causes polyuria in the dog?
Because the uterus is enlarged, and therefore pressing on the bladder, causing increased urination.
Just adopted a stray cat and she is in heat and crying to go out all the time Any advice?
If you're not on planning on reproduction, which i hope not because theres TONS of cats in shelters that needs home and u had adopted her. PLEASE Get her fixed, if left unfixed, if not she can developed pyometra. u can visit. www.snapus.org see if theres on in your area. Cat Illnesses - Pyometra Pyometra occurs when the cat's uterus is either over-sensitive or over-exposed to progesterone. This leads to cyst formation, and eventually serious bacterial infection. A cat suffering from pyometra will usually have a discharge from the vagina consisting mainly of blood and pus. It may also - in common with a lot of cat problems - suffer a loss of appetite, dehydration, thirst, vomiting, fever, increased white cell count and anaemia. Pyometra is one of the more serious cat illnesses. It can lead to serious infection and death, so it is important to seek prompt treatment. This will probably involve spaying the cat and administering antibiotics. Sometimes a vet will recommend hormonal and antibiotic treatment only, but the pyometra can return the next time the cat is in heat.
Can a dog give birth if she has pyometra?
With early treatment, about 90 percent of affected dogs recover from Pyometra. If treatment is not performed quickly, the toxic effects from the bacteria will be fatal. Dogs with Pyometra often become severely ill very rapidly.
