Vol. 11, Special Issue 2 (2022)

Author(s):
Shivika Chouksey, Nitin Kumar Bajaj, Satya Nidhi Shukla, Shilpa Sahu, Jitendra Kumar and Govind Prasad Choudhary

Abstract:
Pyometra, literally meaning pus in the uterus, is a common disease entity of intact bitches. The endometrium changes when impacted by bacterial infiltration, changes in endometrial steroid receptors can result in the clinical syndrome described as pyometra. The age, parity, breeds, administration of hormones are some predisposing factors of the condition. However, interaction between potentially pathogenic bacteria and hormonally primed uterus is believed to result in pyometra. The disease is initiated in the form of cystic endometrial hyperplasia, which later progresses into purulent uterine content following bacterial infection resulting in pyometra. This study was conducted on V.C.C., College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jabalpur from February, 2021 to September, 2021 of female dogs (age of six month or above). This paper will describe the risk factors, incidence by age, sex parity, season and severity.