A Case Report on Pyometra in a German Shepherd Dog

Abstract

During my internship placement, a 5-year-old German Shepherd bitch was admitted at Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center, CVASU, Dhaka. The bitch was discovered to be restless and to have a history of purulent vaginal discharge. She also was frequently licking her body in the perianal area. Pyometra was hypothesized based on the patient's medical history and clinical symptoms; ultrasonography confirmed the diagnosis. Under general anesthesia, an ovario hysterectomy was advised in order to preserve the bitch's life. After the procedure, a broad spectrum antibiotic, an anti-inflammatory medication, and an antihistaminic medication were prescribed. The fundamental phases of an ovario-hysterectomy were successfully completed. Following the procedure, the owner of the bitch was contacted on a regular basis over phone, and a week after the operation, the patient had fully recovered clinically. In conclusion, ovario hysterectomy is a successful treatment for pyometra in a bitch, and Ultrasonography can be used to confirm the diagnosis.