Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pyometra in a bitch following unusual sterilisation.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Ragni, R A
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Veterinary Science · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A four-year-old female stray crossbreed dog in Romania was brought in for a routine spaying procedure during a charity event. When the vet examined her, she was very tired and had a high fever, but no other health issues were found. During surgery, the vet discovered that her uterus was enlarged and cut off at the cervix, with no connection to the vagina, while the vaginal area looked normal. The vet removed the uterus and ovaries and treated her with antibiotics for a week. After this treatment, the dog fully recovered.
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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