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: Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Pyometra
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1. Diagnosis & Treatment of Canine Pyometra Veterinary Medicine Presentation Prepared by: Veterinary Student

2. Introduction Pyometra is a severe uterine infection common in unspayed female dogs. Can be life-threatening if untreated.

3. Epidemiology Occurs mostly in middle-aged to older intact females. Incidence higher in certain breeds (Rottweilers, Collies).

4. Anatomy Review Female reproductive system overview. Uterus, ovaries, cervix, and vagina.

5. Pathogenesis Prolonged progesterone influence leads to cystic endometrial hyperplasia. Secondary bacterial infection leads to pus accumulation.

6. Types of Pyometra Open cervix: vaginal discharge present. Closed cervix: pus trapped in uterus causing distension.

7. Clinical Signs Lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, increased thirst. Discharge from vulva in open pyometra.

8. Diagnosis Blood tests: elevated WBCs. Ultrasound: enlarged uterus with fluid. X-rays: distended uterine horns.

9. Treatment Options Surgical: Ovariohysterectomy (OHE). Medical: Prostaglandins, antibiotics, supportive therapy.

10. Surgical Management Preferred and most successful treatment. Requires stabilization before surgery.

11. Postoperative Care Monitor for sepsis and dehydration. Administer antibiotics and fluids.

12. Medical Management Used when breeding future is desired. Involves prostaglandins and antiprogestins.

13. Prevention Spaying before first or second estrus. Owner awareness important.

14. Conclusion Prompt diagnosis and treatment essential. Spaying remains best prevention method.

15. References Ettinger & Feldman, Veterinary Internal Medicine. Nelson & Couto, Small Animal Internal Medicine.