01/01/2026
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This 10-year-old intact mixed-breed dog was rushed to our clinic presenting with anorexia and lethargy, signs that may seem mild at first, but can indicate a life-threatening condition in unspayed female dogs.
Upon evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with pyometra, a serious uterine infection caused by hormonal changes after heat cycles. In pyometra, the uterus fills with pus, leading to systemic infection (sepsis) if not treated promptly.
โ ๏ธ Without immediate intervention, pyometra can be fatal.
During surgery, the infected uterus and ovaries removed weighed approximately 1 kilogram, a stark reminder of how severe and advanced this condition can become when left untreated.
Management & Treatment
โ๏ธ Emergency surgery (ovariohysterectomy) to remove the infected reproductive organs
โ๏ธ Aggressive supportive care including IV fluids, antibiotics, and pain management
โ๏ธ Close post-operative monitoring, especially critical for senior patients
Despite it being a holiday, this case was treated as an emergency. The Faithful Pets team responded immediately, because when a life is on the line, care cannot wait. The surgery was successful, and the patient is currently under close post-operative monitoring.
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โข Pyometra commonly affects unspayed female dogs, especially older ones
โข Early signs include lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, increased thirst, or vaginal discharge
โข Spaying is the most effective way to prevent pyometra
At Faithful Pets Animal Center and Surgery,
we care for them all, great and small. โฅ๏ธ๐พ
