15/08/2026
πΎ PYOMETRA: NOT ALL CASES HAVE VAGINAL DISCHARGE π¨
We recently had an 11-year-old female patient brought to our clinic because of one week of inappetence. We initially thought that something else is going on, until laboratory tests revealed the true culprit, PYOMETRA.
Interestingly, she had no vaginal discharge upon presentation. This is an important reminder that the absence of vaginal discharge does not rule out pyometra.
π¬ Diagnostic findings:
β’ π©Έ CBC showed a marked elevation in white blood cell count (means there is a significant ongoing infection/inflammatory response)
β’ π§ͺ Blood chemistry revealed elevated liver and kidney enzymes (suggesting that the infection was already affecting or putting stress on these vital organs)
β’ π©Ί Ultrasound showed an enlarged uterus filled with fluid (a finding highly suggestive of pyometra, or an infected uterus)
Based on her clinical signs and diagnostic results, she was diagnosed with pyometra and underwent surgery immediately.
Thankfully, she made an excellent recovery and is now fully recovered, two weeks after surgery! ππ
This case highlights why pyometra can be dangerous and sometimes difficult to recognize. In cases where the cervix is closed, there may be no vaginal discharge at all, while infection continues to build up inside the uterus.
If your unspayed female dog or cat suddenly becomes lethargic, stops eating, drinks or urinates more than usual, vomits, or develops a swollen abdomen, please have her examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
π¨ Pyometra is a medical emergency. Early diagnosis and treatment can save a life. πΆπ±β€οΈ
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