Pyometers in dogs - the disease is frequent. It is considered a serious reproductive violation. It is found only at the bitches. It is characterized by an inflammatory process in the uterus with the accumulation of pus (if the cervical channel is closed) and parallel (the inner layer of the uterus lining its cavity). In the absence of treatment (either when tightening), disturbances are possible, leading to infertility (or even death) of the animal.

Depending on the nature of the inflammation and the cervical state, the dogs are divided into open (with the presence and closed (with the accumulation of pus inside). Cases were recorded with the amount of pus in 5 liters. Dangerous disease often requires an operational solution, since medication treatment is not always successful. No help It will lead to both secondary peritonitis. Then the treatment of pyometrs will be no senseless. The cause of death can be septic lesions: purulent cholangitis, etc.

Causes of pyometry

Most veterinarians converge that inflammatory phenomena are caused by hormonal changes. Bacterial infection is usually falling into an open channel of the uterus during the flow. Although the inflammatory process with the accumulation of pus may begin with its own normal bacterial flora of the vagina. Often a pyometer in dogs appears against the background of the cystic hyperplasia of the endometrium (yielding to the influence of progesterone, the glands in the uterus increase and allocate the secret, and the accumulating fluid, in turn, provokes the formation of cysts (or cyst)). Possible causes of the disease can be attributed and (pills "against pregnancy" after the fact of mating and drugs, which shifting the timing of temperatures).

Risk group

In a special risk group of a dog:
- not giving birth;
- not sterilized;
- knitting uncontrollably;
- after flow;
- with a constant "spoon" (false pregnancy).

Symptoms

Symptomatics is not always bright, and in the initial stages may generally be absent. The symptoms are manifested as the uterus fill in Mot. The dog becomes an apathetic, less mobile, often loses appetite. From the loop there are discharge (various kinds: purulent-bloody, cream, greenish). Cheerful dogs are often linked (additional sign to the inspection). Sometimes the selection may have the character of an ending flow (too tightening), the loop can still be swept.

The closed form pyometers complicates the diagnosis. In this case, the dog gets to the veterinarian when the salvation is no longer always possible. Piometr temperature is usually normal (increased only at the first time of the disease). An increased thirst may be observed (kidney dysfunction affects), frequent urination, vomiting, diarrhea. It is possible to increase the abdomen (without knitting) and a small swelling (protrusion) between the loop and anus.

IMPORTANT: Self is unacceptable - there is a risk of uterus breaks!

Diagnostics

Pyometers in dogs are diagnosed based on studies of smears, blood, urine and clinical signs.

Dog pyometers - treatment

The main method is surgical ovirobysectomy (sterilization).

In rare cases, the treatment of pyometrs is possible by drugs, but even after recovery (and the risk of 1:10, that is, only one rescued) are frequently killed in the dead) or severe complications.

That is, exclusively "female" problem. The disease is extremely cunning and dangerous, without treatment almost always leads to the death of a dog! However, if you contact the veterinarian on time, the chances of full recovery are very high. Is it possible to avoid the development of a pyometer? How to reveal the ailment and what to do to cope with the disease?

Petina in the uterus is the result of the life of bacteria. Favorable for the growth of pathogenic bacteria medium occurs during the period of estrus, after delivery and in the presence of vaginites. Despite a million myths, there is no difference, the bitch gave birth once, many times or did not give birth at all. The probability of pyometrs increases after the use of hormonal means of type "Stop sex", "sex barrier", and the like.

The uterine pyometer is impossible only in the absence of a uterus as such, i.e. If the girl is sterilized. Moreover, both ovaries and cult should be removed. In all other cases, any dog \u200b\u200bover two years is in the risk area.

Special attention requires girls prone to false pregnancies. This state speaks of hormonal disorders, and this is one of the main factors-provocateurs of purulent inflammation of the endometrium.

Looking at the photo it is difficult to believe that a tiny uterus can stretch to such sizes! Sometimes more than two liters of pus are formed per day!

The body reacts to such an extensive source of inflammation quite violently:

  • oppression, bad appetite;
  • reluctance to move;
  • diarrhea, vomiting;
  • the temperature first grows, then falls below the norm;
  • the belly is painful, the favorite avoids touch, sharp movements.

However, signs of pyometers are sometimes invisible until the uterus break. Especially if the dog is an elderly, fat and low-active (sleeping and sleeps, she is almost always sleeping). Pump gradually accumulates inside, and then poured into the peritoneum. Draft peritonitis kills for a matter of hours! An urgent operation is needed, otherwise death is inevitable. Such a development of events is possible with a closed form of ailment, when the entire pus or most of it remains inside the uterus. You can notice a sudger of the Constitution to a suclination of the Constitution (sometimes inexperienced owners think that the girl got pregnant or moved). The stomach may increase gradually, for several weeks, or sharply in a few days (depends on the speed of accumulation of pus).

Most often, the disease makes itself felt after childbirth or a couple of months after flow. At any other time, the development of pyometers is also possible, but in the "peak" moments behind the girl should be observed especially intently.


With the form open, the symptoms are the same (weakness, thirst, problems with the gastrointestinal tract) plus incomprehensible expirations appear. Pump comes out through the revealed neck of the uterus. The loop swell slightly, as in the flow. Selection can be abundant - bitch leaves drops on the floor and stains on the litter. Or scarce - the girl is led every half hour, the accureance cannot sleep hard (spin, wake up, lick, change the position). In this case, the selection is not visible, but the behavior is noticeable, what they are.

The nature of the discharge is determined as "atypical", understanding the individual characteristics of dogs under typical. Those. You need to go to the doctor with any changes in the selection. And especially if no discharge should be (bitch not in the flow). Reddish isolation, yellow, gray, liquid, flakes or thick mucus, odorless or silent - to the veterinarian. The earlier the peeometrs begin to treat, the more chances of the dogs for complete recovery. When it comes to purulent inflammation, literally important every hour.

Treatment of pyometters

To make a diagnosis, the veterinarian relies on the symptoms (they are quite specific) and the results of the shaping assays from the vulva. The ultrasound shows - on the monitor, the state of the uterus is exceeded, its size and shape. We recommend immediately pass the urgent blood test on the biochemistry.

Piometric is a common disease that is often diagnosed in animals aged 5-6 years. Pathology is inflammation of the uterus, accompanied by the formation of purulent discharge. They accumulate inside the uterine cavity and serve as a magnificent nutrient medium for pathogenic microflora.

Types of dog pyometers

Scientists found out that there are two main types of pathological process:

  • Open. This type of development of the inflammatory process is characterized by constant expirations from the vagina. They are purulent and have an unpleasant odor.
  • Closed The type of pathology is characterized by a violation of outflow outflow. Pump remains inside the uterus and this leads to a more severe flow of the inflammatory process.

Clinical studies have revealed that in the acute course of the inflammatory process, the pyometers closed form are more often diagnosed. For a chronic flow, an open form is characterized, which is not accompanied by the closure of the cervical cervical channel.

Causes of pyometry

Long-term clinical studies have allowed to recreate the causal relationship between the development of the pathological process:

  • Violation of the work of the endocrine system and, as a result, changes in the number and ratio of hormones in the body of the dog. The development of the disease is associated with increasing the number of progesterone. This hormone is responsible for the preparation of the mucous membrane K, activates the work of the glands located in the uterus. Increasing the amount of progesterone in the body stimulates the extraction of mucus by intrauterine glands. If at that moment the animal receives drugs based on estrogen, then the situation deteriorates sharply. Drugs based on estrogen increase the sensitivity of the body to progesterone.
  • Improving the level of progesterone leads to the oppression of local immunity. The cause of the inflammatory process becomes microorganisms that are constantly present in the uterus and components of its normal microflora. They relate to microorganisms that have learned the name "conditionally pathogenic microflora". Those have the ability to cause inflammatory processes only when the immunity is reduced and the presence of favorable conditions for breeding.
  • Increased mucus formation recognized as a favorable nutritional reproduction medium of conditionally pathogenic microflora. Progesterone contributes to the closure of the cervical channel. In turn, this leads to the development of the purulent process within the cavity.
  • The resulting pus does not have outflow and toxins are absorbed into the blood of the animal, causing intoxication and fever. The formation of purulent discharge leads to an increase in intraperitoneal pressure and the development of pain.

Painful sensations in the abdomen are caused by surface difficult breathing. Violates physiologically correct lung ventilation. The deterioration of gas exchange stimulates the development of intoxication.

The predisposing factors that contribute to the development of pyometers, specialists also include an unbalanced diet. The absence of the necessary vitamins and mineral substances reduces the activity of the immune system. Timely consultation of the specialist will allow to identify the beginning of the development of the pathological process and to choose an effective course of treatment.

Pyometry diagnostics

The choice of an effective course of treatment directly depends on timely qualified diagnosis. Identify a pyometer at an early stage of the inflammatory process is quite difficult. There is no specific symptoms, and the available features may indicate the presence of various diseases of the dog.

That is why at the first signs of admiration should be immediately requested to consult a veterinary doctor. One of the main ways to efficient and accurate diagnostics is ultrasound. Laboratory blood tests also allow to identify the presence of an inflammatory process.

With a bright clinical picture, a veterinarian examines the petomician, then takes smears from the cervical canal to determine the presence of pathogenic microflora and its sensitivity to antibiotics. In some cases, urine analysis may be required, which allows you to evaluate the operation of the excretory system. As well as an ECG, designed to provide information on the state of the heart muscle.

Treatment of pyometters

After inspection and diagnostic research, the specialist will choose the optimal treatment option. Modern veterinary department offers two basic method of deliverance to the animal from pyometers:

Conservative. In this case, we are talking about the use of drugs, which are designed to fight with inflammation of the uterus and intoxication of the body. The advantage of the technique is to preserve the reproductive system and the possibility of subsequent use of the dog in breeding.

Operational. It provides for the removal of uterus and ovaries. Consequently, the bitch can no longer take part in breeding. The advantages of the methodology applies high efficiency. This surgical intervention is not considered complex manipulation and is carried out under general anesthesia.

After 2-3 days, there is a significant improvement in the status of the dog, and after 2.5-3 weeks the animal is completely restored and returns to the usual way of life.

The decision to choose a method of treatment should be provided by a veterinary doctor. Based on the results of the survey and estimate the state of the animal, it will choose the optimal technique that will give the most effective result in each particular case. Attempts to independently choose medicines will lead to the aggravation of the situation or the death of the animal.

Consider both methods of treatment in more detail.

Medicia treatment

The specialist chooses conservative treatment in several cases:

  • We are talking about a tribal bitch;
  • Extremely severe animal condition or an old dog that may not transfer anesthesia;
  • The desire of the owner to get a healthy pet with minimal financial costs;
  • Therapeutic measures before surgery designed to improve the condition of the animal and facilitate the recovery period.

It is important! Clinical studies have shown that in 20% of CUCs there is a relapse of purulent endometritis after medication treatment.

Experts choose prostaglandins as the most efficient and affordable drug. The choice of dosage and multiplicity of use directly depends on the mass of the body, age and the status of the animal.

If after 7 days after the start of drug treatment, the diameter of the rogues of the uterus in bitch exceeds 1-1,5 cm, then surgical intervention is necessary.

Operational intervention

The cause of surgical treatment of the pyometers is becoming a threat to the life of a pet, a high degree of intra-abdominal pressure, as well as the increased risk of uterine breaks as a result of the accumulation of purulent secretions with a closed cervical canal.

Simultaneously with the removal of the uterus, the veterinarian also removes the ovaries. An animal can no longer take part in breeding, but after a long time after a short time is completely restored and ready to return to the usual life. After surgery, the specialist appoints the course of antibiotics, as well as drugs designed to eliminate the body intoxication.

Effects

If the veterinary doctor insists on performing surgery, then the best solution will be the consent of the owner.

If you do not take a timely operation, then risk increases:

  • Rupture of the uterus;
  • Severe intoxication of the body;
  • Violations of the operational system, etc.

After surgery, the animal needs increased attention from the owner. It is necessary to provide him with access to water, equip the cozy bed, eliminate the risk of injury in the postoperative period. Feeding diet should be coordinated with a veterinarian. It is also important to limit physical exertion until the pet is completely recovered.

Prevention

The only effective way to prevent purulent endometritis is the timely sterilization of the animal, if you do not plan to explore. Also good results gives careful observation of the bitch state after and regular inspections from a veterinary doctor who allow you to assess the condition of its reproductive system. Prevention of recurrence Piometras after a conservative treatment is carried out are planned inspections.

The reproductive system of any animal requires an attentive attitude towards himself, because most diseases carry a serious threat to the health and life of the pet. Such hazardous diseases include a pyometer in dogs - inflammation of the purulent nature of the mucous membrane. It is important to diagnose the disease in time and proceed to competent treatment, otherwise the dog threatens an inevitable death against the body of gap and sepsis.

The pyometer is an endometrite with an embodiment that occurs only at the bitches. If this disease is diagnosed, then there are reproductive problems. For example, during the flow period, the genital system of the dog is especially vulnerable. The chances of catching pathogenic bacteria are increasing, which are justified in the uterus cavity, thereby providing a pyometer.

In some cases, hormonal disorders arising against the background of cystic formations, tumors, during puberty. The imbalance in the body provokes the operation of the secret in large quantities, as a result of which hyperplasia is possible. On its background, suppuration in the uterus is often fixed. Often hormonal drugs used for dogs in the flow, knock the body's work, provoke the development of pyometers.

In most cases, the disease occurs against the background of violation of the hormone of progesterone produced by the ovaries. It is progesterone responsible for the growth of the uterine mucosa, for the mammary glands, protects against possible interrupt.

But if there is a sharp increase (emission) of this hormone, the body begins to produce mucus in the uterus, the local immunity decreases sharply, the cervix is \u200b\u200bclosed. As a result, serious suppuration occurs, the risk of breaking the uterine cavity, as the mucus cannot exit outside, but continues to accumulate inside the organ.

Veterinarians are also inclined to the fact that unbalanced nutrition and shortage of vitamins negatively affects the reproductive animal system, indirectly increasing the risks of purulent.

Quite often infection gets into the body during childbirth and flow. It was during these moments that all favorable conditions were created for the development of the disease - reduced immunity, open cervical cervical, sharp hormonal changes.

In some cases, the infection occurs due to its own marginal microflora, and sometimes microorganisms fall from the outside. For example, non-sterile conditions at the time of birth can provoke the development of purulent infection due to bacteria inhabiting dog bedding.

Veterinarians allocated the following risk factors for pyometers:

  • The mature age of the dog (pathology, as a rule, is found in individuals from 4 to 8 years).
  • Excess weight.
  • Frequent pregnancies or their absence.
  • False pregnancies.
  • Unterisited dogs.

Symptoms and shapes Piometrs in dogs

This ailment has two forms of flow:

  • Open.
  • Closed.

In the first case, diagnose the disease is easy, so the complications of the open form pyometers are less common. To the main symptoms, dog pyometers include:

  • Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, which are manifested by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
  • Against the background of gastrointestinal problems, intoxication is often developing, the dog torments the feeling of thirst, and she can often ask to drink.
  • An animal loses appetite, as a result of which a slight change in body weight can occur.
  • rises.
  • The dog feels weakness, so it can handle walk. Once out on the street, behaves passively, asks home. Prefers mainly to darish or just lie.
  • The main feature of the open form pyometers is to highlight from the genital tract. Their color can vary - to be serous, greenish, with bloody streaks.
  • Against the background of the selection, the animal begins to constantly lift, trying to get rid of the discomfort caused by them.
  • Often, the dog begins to smell unpleasantly, swimming in this case will help for a short time, the smell will come back soon.

The closed shape of the pyometric is more dangerous, because in this case, the pus does not leave the uterus, but continues to accumulate in it. Syptoms are sharp, testifying to the danger. Characteristic features are the following:

  • High body temperature, it can reach 40 degrees.
  • Against the background of the heat, a dog may have a fever that characterizes the riding animal, cramps, pain in the muscles.
  • In some cases, a significant increasing increase in the abdominal cavity, the owners can write it off for pregnancy or overeating.
  • When feeling the abdominal cavity, the dog feels discomfort, can whine from pain or not to give to the stomach at all.
  • Pet refuses food.
  • The general symptoms of unhealthy are fixed - apathy, poor mood, reluctance to move, rejection of long walks or completely rejection of the street.

The closed shape of the pyometers can kill the dog in a few hours, so it is necessary to refer to the vet immediately.

Identification and treatment of piometrs in dogs

Signs of pyometers are quite specific, so it is difficult to confuse the disease with another ailment. The veterinarian immediately determines the diagnosis, however, it takes to confirm the strokes from the cervical canal, which will show the presence of purulent education. Manual inspection can also characterize the course of the disease, the veterinarian proves the uterus, checks the animal vagina.

In addition, the dog will be sent to the ultrasound of a small pelvis, during which the veterinarian immediately assess the scale of the disease, check the amount of pus in the uterus. If the situation does not require immediate action, overall (clinical) blood and urine tests are surrendered. The results will show the presence of inflammation, as well as demonstrate the work of the renal system.

In some cases, the veterinarian should know how the dog's heart works, for this, the EGC study is conducted.

If the studies confirm the diagnosis, the doctor will choose the path of treatment that may be:

  • Drug.
  • Operational.

Drug treatment is applied only with the piometra open. It is effectively not in all cases, but if the dog's life does not threaten anything, then the veterinarian, first of all, will offer gentle therapy. An animal will be registered with the course of antibiotics, after which the re-diagnosis is carried out.

If drug treatment did not help, but deteriorations in a state of the dog were not detected, the veterinarian can assign an antibiotic with another active operating component. In the event that such therapy does not give the expected result, surgical intervention is carried out.

During the operation, the dog removes the uterus filled with pus, and ovaries. If the pet suffers a closed form of a pyometer, then the surgical path is the only way to save life. After surgery, the veterinarian also assigns a dog that minimizes the risks of inflammatory processes in the body.

In most cases, the treatment of piometras of any form is reduced to the operation, because this path is more effective, and there is practically no relapse.