08/07/2025
With the quick action of her family Peaches was able to be stabilised in hospital and then have surgery to remove her uterus. Pyometra happens in older female dogs who have not been sterilised due to the real and absolute fear of them having anaesthetic, their current health, the worry about them successfully getting through surgery, family changes and a whole range of reasons to respect.
If you are ever in this situation the key signs to look for are: they just seem out of sorts, not so eager to eat and showing signs of pain. Using our ultrasound we found her uterus was enlarged with fluid. The blod test showed only small change in her white blood cells and her uterine fluid sampling showed no active infection in her uterus.
Abit of science - Pyometra happens when the uterus becomes fluid filled and greatly enlarged, usually after a heat. The hormonal changes cause the uterine lining to become abnormal and secrete mucusy fluid. This fluid becomes infected as bacteria enter from the lower reproductive tract. Patients absorb that bacterial toxin making them quickly feel very unwell.
Peaches is home now, but during her stay she was the sweetest gentle lady (she is 13) with extra thick mattress and boundless blankets to keep her warm💛💓💛
