«Pyometra» is the life - threatening
infection of the uterus which generally occurs in middle - aged to older female dogs in the six weeks following heat.
She was diagnosed with pyometra (a life threatening
infection of the uterus which usually happens in an older dogs).
Not exact matches
IUDs (intrauterine devices made
of copper and / or plastic that provide years
of continuous contraception) can spread an existing
infection from the vagina to the
uterus —
which is why your doctor should test you for
infections before the implantation procedure, and why IUDs are generally not recommended for those at higher risk for STDs, such as women with multiple partners.
Spayed females, having no
uterus, have no risk
of uterine
infection or cancer, either
of which can be deadly to cats and dogs alike.
First, a dog or cat with no
uterus has no risk
of uterine cancer or
infection, both
of which can be deadly.
If your cat reaches 5 + years without being spayed, they are also more prone to pyometra
which is a life threatening
infection of the
uterus, and ovarian and uterine cancer, all
of which can be 100 % prevented with spaying.
Spaying at an early age prevents diseases
of the ovaries and
infections of the
uterus,
which are a major cause
of illness in unspayed pets.
Many veterinarians believe that because prostaglandins cause the
uterus to contract, there's a risk
of the
uterus rupturing,
which can result in
infection and acute kidney failure.
If Maggie had a retained pup and there was a foul smelling discharge after the pup was removed, it is possible that there may be an
infection in the
uterus; given the situation and the length
of time the pup was retained you should visit your Veterinarian for an examination, fluids, supportive and symptomatic care
which may include antibiotics, calcium among other treatment.
We see a lot
of unspayed cats come into our clinic with pyometra — an
infection of the
uterus —
which can be a life - threatening disease for them.
We see a lot
of un-spayed cats come into our clinic with pyometra — an
infection of the
uterus —
which can be a life - threatening disease for them.
Uterine
infections, including pyometra
which is a serious, life - threatening
infection of the
uterus, common in older intact females is prevented due to the
uterus being removed.
In particular, mounting evidence indicates that in at least large dogs, the health benefits
of keeping the ovaries may outweigh the health risks (the risks being mammary tumors and pyometra,
which is
infection of the
uterus).
If your cat is bleeding it could be because
of an
infection, for example pyrometra,
which is a deadly
infection of the
uterus and should be treated by a veterinarian at the earliest.
Excessive drinking or urination is a classic sign
of diabetes mellitus, thyroid gland problems or pyometra,
which is an
infection of the
uterus in a female.
Almost completely eliminate the risk
of a life - threatening
infection of the
uterus called pyometra,
which requires emergency surgery
The Mirena intra-uterine birth control device has been linked to side effects such as ectopic pregnancy, perforation
of the
uterus, pelvic inflammatory disease,
infection and abnormal vaginal bleeding,
which can lead to permanent infertility or require surgery to correct.
But untreated
infections can spread on their own, and bacteria can also hitch a ride on sperm or the upward flow
of a douche,
which can take them into the cervix, through the
uterus, down the fallopian tubes, and to the ovaries.