Pyometra in Dogs (Surviver!)

**INFORMATION**

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2109&aid=918

The best prevention is to have all female animals spayed at or before six months of age. If the animal is used for breeding, then spaying the animal after she is past her breeding years is highly recommended. Pyometra is a fairly common and serious problem and is just one of many compelling reasons to have your female pet spayed at an early age.

Symptoms;
As the body attempts to flush out the build-up of waste products through the kidneys, the animal will drink excessive quantities of water (polydipsia) and urinate large amounts frequently (polyuria). She will lick at her vaginal area while the cervix is still open and the uterus is discharging a white fluid. She may run a low-grade fever and if blood work is done, she will show an elevated white blood cell count. As the uterus increases in size and weight, the dog shows weakness in the rear legs, often to the point where she cannot rise without help. As the dog enters kidney failure, she stops eating and becomes very lethargic.

**Cats can get this also.**

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[MsLabMom]

The stupid idiots should have spayed their dog before this even happened to her!

[AnnyaMoon]

@MsLabMom This chi was a new rescue to my home, we get them done soon after they come to us. I wish she had already been spayed this wouldnt have happened. But finding one whos former owners took the care to spay them (if they were lucky enough to have good owners) seems to be a rare occasion. Be well MsLabMom. :)

[T4L67]

my chiuaua just died from this dieseas e but she was only 2 years :'(



[AnnyaMoon]

@T4L67 Aww Im so sorry to hear about that. :( 

[pattersonss1]

this hapend to my baby two mounths ago me and my parents where sick and all of  are dog we did not know intell she started throughing up blood at this point it's been two weeks and they usey olny make it 24 to 48 hours so we where blessed. I got to take her home the nest day and she was on meds for about a mounth because of the infection. he said the aspiron saved her life but it caused . he said talinol in better. and aspiron is not good for dogs but in that case it saved her life

[AnnyaMoon]

@pattersonss1 Im so glad to hear your baby is on the mend. I know its a scary thing having them in such serious condition. Now you will have your baby for a very long time! :)

[AnnyaMoon]

@Myk63 I agree with you 100%. As much as I love dogs theres too many in the pounds as it is. We got her spayed with a voucher that cut the cost to almost nothing.. the pounds and vets do want to help in most cases. Gabby is doing wonderfully now, she will live longer and healthier too!

[Myk63]

Wow. I never knew about pyometra but this type of thing is why I don't even have to think getting females fixed. Problems, risk of unwanted puppies, plus the constant spotting has me wondering why anyone that's not planning on breeding would avoid getting them spayed. If it's too expensive keep shopping or beg for a payment plan.

[AnnyaMoon]

@Ivoryticklermama Thankyou Joan, I have the best people too, like you! heheh Love ya back.

[Ivoryticklermama]

YOu have the best stuff on your channel.....Love ya, Joan