A Warning To Anyone With An Unspayed Female Dog: Here's What You Need To Know About Pyometra In Dogs

Pyometra in Dogs - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Recovery, Management, Cost

🧬 What Is Pyometra? • Pyometra is a serious, life-threatening uterine infection that occurs in unspayed female dogs and cats. • It usually develops a few weeks after a heat cycle due to hormonal changes and bacterial infection in the uterus. ⸻ ⚠️ Causes • High levels of progesterone after heat cause the uterine lining to thicken and create an environment where bacteria can grow. • Bacteria, often E. coli, enter through the cervix during or after heat. ⸻ 🩸 Types of Pyometra • Open pyometra: The