Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pyometra in a 4-year-old stray dog after unusual spay surgery
By Ragni, R A·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2005·Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pyometra in a bitch following unusual sterilisation.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old female stray crossbreed dog was brought in for a routine spaying procedure but was found to be lethargic and had a high fever. During surgery, the vet discovered that her uterus was enlarged and had been improperly severed, leading to a serious condition called pyometra (a uterine infection). The vet performed an ovariohysterectomy (removal of the uterus and ovaries) and treated her with antibiotics for a week. Thankfully, the dog made a full recovery after the treatment.
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Abstract
A female, stray crossbreed dog, approximately four years old, was presented for routine spaying during a charity neutering programme in Romania. On clinical examination the bitch was lethargic and pyrexic (40.6 degrees C), but no other signs of illness were detected. Laparotomy revealed an enlarged uterus, severed at the cervix, with no communication to the vagina. Abdominal inspection showed an apparently normal, ligated vaginal stump. An ovariohysterectomy was performed and the dog was treated with a seven-day course of netilmicine. It subsequently made a full recovery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15682740/