I just came home from the vet where I was told that my nine year old chihuahua has a condition called pyometra. This is an infection of the uterus. On Monday, she needs to undergo surgery where the vet will spay and remove her uterus. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with this disease before and if so, what are the chances that my dog will come out of it okay? I am so worried and anxious that I can barely stand it. My dogs are like my children.
2007-10-12 13:06:43 · 13 answers · asked by Baby44 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is concerning that your vet is waiting until Monday. Is she at the vet on IV antibiotics? If a pyo ruptures, the dog can die from the infection leaking out into the abdominal cavity. Did your vet send her home with you? If so, have the number for the emergency vet out and handy now! You might need it quick on the weekend.
2007-10-12 13:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pyometra is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease, but if treated early the chances of recovery are reasonably good.
I'm really concerned that your vet is waiting until Monday to spay her. The only reason for delaying a pyometra spay is if the dog is so sick that she's unlikely to tolerate the anaesthetic and surgery as is- even then, the surgery is only delayed by a short while: the dog is put on a fluid drip and given IV antibiotics to stabilise her as quickly as possible. It sounds like the vet's just sent her back home with you, which is ridiculous- ideally she should be on a drip and being given antibiotics to help ensure that she doesn't deteriorate before surgery.
Dogs with pyometra can deteriorate very, very quickly- they can develop septicaemia, the uterus can rupture, etc. These are very sick dogs, and it is when you reach this point that surgery (though essential) becomes very risky indeed. If your vet is closed over weekends, I would suggest that you take her either to a clinic that IS open over weekends or take her to an emergency centre. She certainly shouldn't be left until Monday- she will have a much better chance if she can be operated on TODAY!
Good luck, and hope she does well.
2007-10-12 20:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by Loz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sisters dog had this. After the spaying she fine and lived a very happy long life. I agree with the other poster - why is the vet waiting until monday?! My sisters vet did the surgery that day! Any time a veterinarian is presented with a dog or cat suffering from pyometra the condition is considered serious and immediate surgery is nearly always indicated.
2007-10-12 20:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by ms.toni67 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how serious the case is. Most of the time the dog that is diagnose with Pyometra has surgery done that day or the next. My dogs mom had this surgery done and she is fine. No more pups for her THANK GOD. That dog never should have been bred in the first place.
Spay and Neuter your pets!
2007-10-12 20:39:16 · answer #4 · answered by snowflake311 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one thing I'm a bit surprised about is that they are waiting till Monday. The prognosis is good - if surgery is done relatively quickly. The longer you wait, the worse the infection gets.
This speaks to the importance of spaying animals - pyometra is one of the risks of not spaying animals early.
2007-10-12 20:18:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have had her spayed LONG ago to avoid this!!!!!
Most do fine, others have a longer recovery period and complications.
Once the infection is out, the dog will start to feel better. This is why so many people on here tell other to spay. It avoids a lot of hassle down the road!!
2007-10-12 20:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive never had a dog who had it because all of my animals are spayed/neutered very young. I know that it is not good and that it certainly needs to be taken care of but I am wondering why they are waiting until Monday? My concern would be over waiting 3 more days....is she pregnant now? How many litters has she had? These are all related to her condition. Good luck and I hope she recovers quickly. Please spay and neuter all the others too...you can prevent this.
2007-10-12 20:14:42 · answer #7 · answered by dragonfly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You got a good vet who knows what he is doing, your dog will be fine. This is why dogs should be spayed! If for no other reason, the poison in the uterus which will kill your dog quickly, should be a good reason for people to spay their dogs. She'll be fine, and recover quickly!
2007-10-12 20:16:03 · answer #8 · answered by PawPrintz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not experienced it personally, but if she's getting spayed she has a good chance of survival. It's the most effective way to treat this. Just make sure she stays on her antibiotics afterwards. If you have any other dogs that aren't spayed/neutered, get them done quickly! This is one of many conditions that can so easily be prevented just by fixing your pets ASAP.
2007-10-12 20:14:16 · answer #9 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen this surgery done. If you catch it in time, she'll be fine. The danger is in letting her fester. The infection can spread. Your vet will have her feeling fine in no time.
2007-10-12 20:33:44 · answer #10 · answered by Glee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋