Closed pyometra in a Jack Russell  1/4
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2014-06-29

Lethargy and diarrhoea or loose stools were the only complaint from the owner. 

Nipple discharge shot into the owner's eye. I was surprised when the owner told me. I got ear drops to clear his eye.  X-rays show uterine distension indicating closed pyometra but the owner was not convinced. 

X-rays and illustration to explain the disease process.
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A CASE OF CLOSED PYOMETRA IN 2014.

13-year-old female Jack Russell was on heat 2 months ago. No signs of heat but the male dog tried to mate with her. Four videos are produced to explain closed pyometra in the dog.

VIDEO 

1. CONSULTATION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLMM_Jhud2A

 Blood test. No bacterial infection.
Abdominal X-rays showed closed pyometra. Swollen loops of uterus.
Illustrations of pyometra

2. SURGERY (Viewer discretion is advised)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIwXDJhANKs

6,486 views 29 Jun 2014

Emergency spay after a 24-hour I/V drip plus medication was done by Dr Daniel. You can see the swollen uterus. I advised only isoflurane gas + Oxygen, no I/V sedation as this dog was much lethargic. A speedy surgery ensures the dog survives. Gas by mask was OK in this case. I assess that this dog has a good chance of survival as the owner did not procrastinate seeing the vet. However she was extremely lethargic and had slight anemia. So Dr Daniel did not think she would be Ok post op. The dog woke up just after the last skin stitch. This was a good sign.


3. POST-SURGERY. CLOSED PYOMETRA. Uterine loops are incised to show the abundant pus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IUZvbicgm0



4.  GOES HOME. Recovered fully from surgery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4rHo-QpDdw


CONCLUSION. As at July 9, 2014, around 10 days post-operation, the dog was in excellent health. She went home to a happy daughter of the owner who had not wanted to spay her as he wanted her to have puppies.


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