A 5-year-old Westie had open pyometra Pt 1
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2016-05-21

Friday, May 20, 2016

The dog had swollen mammary tissues in the back glands suggestive of a false pregnancy. Now she had bloody discharge in her private area, indicating an open pyometra. 

Usually her heat period is in March and September.  The dog is examined prior to spaying. A pet shop groomer in North Singapore had referred her to me for surgery as she said my skin incisions for spay were shorter than her usual vet. She knew of one case where her usual vet made a very long spay incision which became infected.  Her elder daughter would have brought this dog to the best vet in Singapore as this is her mum's companion. She came to me as she was recommended by the groomer.  Now the dog is examined for spay. No abdominal pain. I could not palpate any enlarged uterus.

An X-ray and blood test were not done to lower medical cost. I gave this Westie an IV drip + baytril yesterday and today she came in for the spay operation. The diagnosis was open pyometra. 

Follow up 2 days post-op. No complaint. Dog is eating and well.