Pyometra

[sewmisskitty]

Gracie is our 14 year old Yorkshire terrier cross. She has the sweetest nature, and has never been sick a day in her life - until now. Our vet tells us Gracie has Pyometra. She is having an operation tomorrow to remove her infected uterus. She is very sick and currently at the vets on a drip. We have been told she will die without the operation, and that all surgery carries a risk. But we have never heard of Pyometra, so would really like some info, especially if you have gone through this with your own dog.
Please all, fingers crossed for Gracie.

[sammy101]

I've never heard of Pyometra.
I hope Gracie is ok,i'll be thinking of her.

[Nomilynn]

Pyometra literally stands for puss in the uterus. It happens when people don't get their dogs spayed, and I believe it is more common in dogs that have had a litter and then weren't spayed but I might be wrong. It requires very serious antibiotics because the uterus is filled with infection. She will likely have to stay after her surgery for a day or two. Where I work it is considered an urgent matter, and I've seem a few pyo spays and all the dogs have recovered well.

[Karen]

I have only heard of Pyometra in dogs that were continually bred, or bred too often. Katie will be in our prayers for a full recovery.

[sewmisskitty]

Thanks all so far. Gracie is un spayed, yes, but she has never had puppies or been bred.

[wolfsoul]

We rescued a rottweiler that the vet thought had pyometra. It turns out she didn't, but it is a very serious matter. This is one of the reasons a dog should really be spayed if she isn't going to be shown or bred. I'm glad to hear that she is getting her surgery tomorrow.

[Karen]

Good luck with Sir Jury, Gracie!