Pyometra

[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!

[sewmisskitty]

A very bad day. Gracie is still at the vets. The operation went okay, but after first being told we would be taking her home today, they later rang us to say Gracie has developed PERITONITIS.
We went to visit her straight away, she is still on a drip and being given antibiotics every 40 minutes. She's not eating, so is being force fed. She's on painkillers and is very depressed.
We are in tears. It is all looking so bleak. Please someone tell me their dog went through this and survived.
This is so WRONG - Gracie is so much loved and this is breaking all our hearts. We hate to see her going through this.

[carole]

I am so sorry to hear your lil Gracie is going through all of this right now, and I know you will be worried sick, please know we are all hoping Gracie will get through this and recover well , HUGS to you and your family and of course wee Gracie.