Pathogenesis of Pyometra: Treatment and Diagnosis
Kartik *
Department of Animal Reproduction Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College Bidar, KVAFSU, Bidar- 585401, India.
Vinayaka MN
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, WBUAFS, Kolkata, West Bengal- 700037, India.
Kanakaraja MG
Department of Livestock Production and Management, Veterinary College, Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Hebbal, Bengaluru- 560024, India.
Sunil Kumar
Department of Livestock Production and Management, Veterinary College Bidar, KVAFSU, Bidar-585401, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Pyometra refers to an acute or persistent suppurative inflammation of the uterine wall. A six-year-old Persian cat was admitted to Pet Hospital, with history of anorexia and chronic emaciation. During abdominal examination, the uterus felt larger and firmer than usual. Then ultrasonography examination was done and it revealed anechoic multiple pus pockets. Blood analysis showed that the level of AST, ALT, urea, creatinine increased, and PCV and Hb% decreased. All the findings confirmed that cat had suffering from pyometra. After confirmation, it was decided to do ovariohysterectomy under general anaesthesia. The suture was removed after fourteen days. The cat had a complete recovery without any complication.
Keywords: Queen, pyometra, ultrasonography, ovariohysterectomy