What is the diagnosis of pyometra?
Any of the above signs warrant immediate veterinary attention. Your vet may perform: • X-ray • Ultrasound examination • Blood tests in order to diagnose a pyometra. Due to the high level of infection, a blood test often reveals an elevated white blood cell count. There may also be some impairment of kidney function as a result of the bacterial toxins. What is the treatment of pyometra? The preferred treatment of a pyometra is surgical removal of the infected uterus and ovaries. This procedure is called an ovariohysterectomy or “spay”. Many animals with pyometra are often critically ill so intensive supportive treatment including intravenous fluids and antibiotics are often needed. A very distended uterus is at risk of rupturing with grave consequences. The infection spilling out into the abdomen can cause peritonitis which requires more intensive surgical and post operative treatment. In a case with little complications, the surgical removal of the infected uterus results in a rapid cl
