Pyometra
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Pyometra or pyometritis is a uterine infection. Though it is most commonly known as a disease of the unaltered female dog, it is also a notable human disease. It is also seen in female cattle, horses, goats, sheep, swine, cats, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, rats and guinea pigs. Pyometra is an important disease to be aware of for any dog or cat owner because of the sudden nature of the disease and the deadly consequences if left untreated. It has been compared to acute appendicitis in humans, because both are essentially empyemas within an abdominal organ.
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Pyometra | |
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Other names | Pyometritis |
A canine pyometric uterus immediately after surgery to remove it. It is extremely distended with purulent material. | |
Specialty | Obstetrics, gynecology |
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