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MY BITCH WAS IN HER 58TH DAY WHEN SHE QUIT EATING, CRIED AT TIMES AND WAS LATHARGIC.
WE TOOK TO VET. SHE WAS RUNNING A FEVER. XRAYS SHOWED SIX PUPPIES. WE DECIDED TO GO AHEAD AND DO A C SECTION. THE VET FOUND THAT ONE OF THE PUPS WAS DEAD. SHE TRIED TO SAVE THE OTHER PUPS BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO TO INFECTION. SHE THEN SPAYED THE BITCH BECAUSE SHE SAID THAT THE UTEROUS HAD BECOME BADLY INFECTED BY THE DEAD PUP. DOES THIS SOUND RIGHT? DID SPAYING HAVE TO TAKE PLACE?

Uterine infections are nothing to mess with. My brother's dog had one after a litter and he almost lost her. Vet told him never to breed her again for a greater chance of an infection. He eventually got her spayed.

Emery

vet was probably right on this one. Massive infection might kill your hound. Especially after they opened her up. Bet the vet put her on some strong antibiotics after. Hope things turn out okay with the mom.

Pyometra, cystic endometrial hyperplasia-pyometra complex.


Uterine infection, pus-filled uterus.

Affected Animals:
Pyometra is a common disease in female dogs. Older, intact female dogs that are one to two months beyond estrus are at high risk for pyometra. Intact females of all ages that receive progesterone or estrogen hormones for estrus synchronization or mismating are also at risk. Spayed animals are rarely affected.

Overview:
Pyometra, a serious infection of the uterus, is a well-recognized disease of female dogs. Pyometra often results from the animal’s own bacteria within the genital tract. Escherichia coli is the most common bacteria identified in pyometra. Whenever levels of the reproductive hormone progesterone rise, the uterine lining becomes susceptible to bacterial infection.

Dogs with pyometra commonly have a vaginal discharge, fever, lethargy, and a loss of appetite. Affected dogs are often dehydrated; some may drink and urinate excessively. Some dogs will appear asymptomatic until after vaginal discharge begins. Others will go into shock. Laboratory tests often show dehydration-related abnormalities of electrolyte balance and kidney function. Changes in the white blood cell count are common. Most patients are diagnosed using history, clinical signs, physical examination, and abdominal x-rays.

Pyometra requires prompt treatment. Antibiotics to fight the infection, and intravenous fluids to correct dehydration-related abnormalities, are routinely administered. Supportive therapy is given to correct other organ system dysfunction and to stabilize the patient. Generally, surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries is the preferred treatment. However, owners of valuable breeding animals may elect an intensive medical approach instead of surgery.



Category: Canine,Feline

gotten from the animal hospital chetek.