Dr. Matt's daughter, Delaney got chosen to be tonight's Weather Kid on KTVN 2 News. Great job Delaney!
Today we did a basic house call that turned into an emergency transport. Sweet Zeba had a Pyrometra and was transported in the van from Dayton to Carson Valley Vet Hosital in Gardnerville for an emergency Spay.🚑🩺
What is a Pyrometra?
The VCA explains it’s as “Pyometra is a secondary infection due to hormonal changes in a female's reproductive tract. Following estrus (heat), progesterone levels remain elevated for several weeks, stimulating the uterine lining to thicken in preparation for pregnancy. If pregnancy does not occur for several estrus cycles, the lining increases in thickness until cysts form in the uterus. This condition is called cystic endometrial hyperplasia. The thickened cystic lining secretes fluids, creating an ideal environment where bacteria can grow. Additionally, high progesterone levels inhibit the ability of the muscles in the wall of the uterus to contract and expel accumulated fluids or bacteria.”
When does it occur?
“Typically, the dog has been in heat within the previous four weeks. After many years of estrus cycles without pregnancy, the uterine wall undergoes the changes that promote this disease. Pyometra usually occurs two to eight weeks after the last estrus or the heat cycle.” -VCA
What are signs of pyometra?
“The clinical signs depend on whether the cervix remains open. Purulent discharge will drain from the uterus through the vagina to the outside if it is open. This discharge may be observed on the skin or hair under the tail or on bedding and furniture where the dog has recently laid. With an open pyometra, fever, lethargy, anorexia, and depression may or may not be present.” -VCA
For more info please read about it here
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/pyometra-in-dogs#:~:text=What%20is%20pyometra%3F,in%20a%20female's%20reproductive%20tract.
Huge thanks to Dr.Matt for being the ambulance driver and for acting quick to save Zeba! ♥️🩺🐾
