Pyometra in small animals

Literature review

Abstract

The pyometra is a disease that affects mostly female dogs, but also strikes female cats, in which an infection is installed in the uterus by means of a hormonal action. Symptoms include signs such as vomiting, lethargy, polyuria, polydipsia, vaginal discharge and others, that may lead to complications. To establish disease's diagnosis, it is necessary historic clinical files as well as laboratory and imaging tests, once this is a condition in which the most effective treatment is surgery.This study aims to address and discuss pyometra subject, focusing on performing a scientific review containing the clinical conditions for the animal under such disease, which may lead to more severe scenario. For detection matters, this study will also approach the current and usual types of diagnosis, as well as disease's treatment.