A 13-year-old Golden Retriever has Open Pyometra
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 30/01/2015

Bloody vaginal discharge and lethargy in this 13-year-old Golden Retriever. This dog was treated by the first vet with antibiotics and Tramadol painkillers. No discharge at first consultation. Blood tests showed leucocytosis. A thin dog. 
Pee and drink a lot - sign of pyometra.  She was unable to stand up normally. After an overnight IV drip, she regained her strength.

I palpated enlarged uterine horns as 3 cm across. Dr Daniel gave Domitor and Ketamine IV at 30% and maintained on isoflurane gas. He operated and this video shows the swollen uterine horns as around 3 cm across. However she was unable to stand up and eat normally as she was very ill in the first place.

Follow up:  It took over 5 days after surgery before this beloved dog stands up and eats on her own. She had anaemia. The owners fed the dog and ensured she ate.  The owners are most happy. 

Cysts outside the uterine horns are rarely seen.