Pyometra

Pyometra is a collection of pus inside the uterus. This is a dangerous disease that most often occurs in unsterilized female dogs and cats.

Causes

The main cause of pyometra is the hormonal changes that occur during estrus. Under the influence of hormones, the lining of the uterus thickens, which prevents the outflow of secretions. As a result, favorable conditions are created for the proliferation of bacteria and the formation of pus.

Symptoms

The main symptoms of pyometra:

1. Lethargy, loss of appetite

2. Vomiting, diarrhea

3. Vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor

4. Abdominal enlargement

Treatment

The only effective treatment for pyometra is surgery to remove the uterus. Antibiotics are also prescribed to fight the infection.

Prevention

The best prevention of pyometra is timely sterilization (ovariohysterectomy) of females. This helps prevent hormonal changes and the development of inflammatory processes in the uterus.

Thus, pyometra is a dangerous complication that requires immediate veterinary intervention. Timely sterilization helps prevent this disease.

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**Pyometra in cats** ***There are only three classifications*** of pyometra in cats. This is a condition where a cat has an accumulation of pus in and/or outside the uterus. Because of this, she may lose interest in food, not lick herself, her body temperature rises, and she is lethargic. However, it is worth noting that the reasons for the appearance of such an insidious disease in a cat can be different: from the mother bitch to the physical characteristics of the animal. Only a veterinarian can determine exactly why your pet has developed pyometra.

Sometimes the cause of pyometra is the failure of the reproductive gland to synthesize prostaglandins and phorbolic acid. They are produced by Maljarek's gland. They are the ones who prevent inflammation in the uterine area, but if something happens to estrogens, then their production in the required quantity is not allowed. The cause of the development of this inflammation is often a short loop of the uterus or inflammatory processes in the reproductive system. Hormonal dysfunction can also sometimes cause pyometra. In this case, first of all, it is necessary to return normal hormonal levels. If pyometra is detected in a pregnant cat, it should be shown to a doctor as early as possible. Everyone who has ever suffered from this serious disease confirms that the symptoms do not always allow it to be correctly recognized. Sometimes problems begin with the fact that the animal is so vigorous that it behaves quite actively and mischievously, even after a long rest. The cat tries to find any available place. The mucous membranes become inflamed and swollen. And this is already a signal of an imminent pyometra. Usually in animals this process begins in the place where the oviduct passes. The pus that finds its way inside enters the uterine cavity and the bladder cavity. It can cause bacteria and infections to reach the bladder or uterus. The infection can also affect the area of ​​the uterine loops. As a rule, the disease originates from the uterine appendage. Uterus