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The Emergency Pyometra in Dogs: Risks, Symptoms + Treatment

Pyometra in dogs is a potentially fatal condition that is all too common in entire female dogs. It is one of the big reasons why vets recommend all females should be spayed. For those unfortunate dogs that develop pyometra, emergency life-saving surgery is the best option to ensure a full recovery. A pyometra is an infection of the uterus of entire female dogs, typically occurring in middle age and older.  In a dog with a pyometra the uterus essentially becomes like a giant pus-filled balloon and there is no way that the antibiotics can even control the infection let alone cure it. While older individuals are at a much higher risk of developing pyometra, it can happen in younger animals too who have not been spayed.  In fact this is one of the major reasons for spaying in the first place. Pyometra is very common with intact females having around a 20-25% (1-in-4) chance of developing the condition by the time they reach 10 years of age.  There are reported risk differences between breeds and in some breeds having a litter of pups may offer some protection. Pyometra can be fatal. The death rate of pyometra is about 5% with treatment and without treatment death should be considered as a certainty. Symptoms of Pyometra: A typical pyometra develops within 2 months of a season and there are a number of symptoms you might notice in your dog: lethargy inappetence weakness vomiting diarrhoea increased thirst increased urination an enlarged abdomen.   The clearest symptom of a pyometra is the presence of pus draining out of the vagina.  Your dog may keep themselves clean so this discharge may not be obvious. When this occurs it is known as an open pyometra because the cervix is still open to allow this drainage. We don't always see this discharge as if the cervix is closed then a closed pyometra develops. Once a diagnosis is made, prompt treatment is needed to reduce the risk of the uterus bursting as well as other severe toxic complications of advanced pyometra.  In all patients antibiotics will be started.  A decision then needs to be made.  Surgical or medical treatment For any dog not wanting to be bred in the future, a complete ovariohysterectomy is the surgery treatment of choice because it not only cures the condition but also prevents it from happening again. In the vast majority of patients pyometra surgery is by far the best treatment choice and most will recover uneventfully after a short post-operative period of hospitality. Of course prevention is much better than cure.  Having a bitch spayed, either by ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy, completely removes the risk of pyometra so long as the ovaries are completely removed.  This is because active ovaries are essential for a pyometra to develop. Get your free copy of my weight and diet calculator to work out how much your dog or cat should weigh, how much to feed them and how many treats they should get every day: https://ourpetshealth.com/weight-calc... Connect with me: Twitter:   / ourpetshealth   Facebook:   / ourpetshealthtv   Instagram:   / ourpetshealth   Email: https://ourpetshealth.com/contact Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Links in description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost. We are a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com The information provided on the Our Pets Health YouTube channel is not a substitute for the examination, assessment and advice given in person by a suitably qualified veterinary surgeon. The information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute specific vet advice for any individual cat, dog or other animal of any species. for more information head over to OurPetsHealth.com