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Old 10-27-2008, 07:44 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Ellie May View Post
It could be a split heat but because of the amount of lethargy and wobbliness, it does sound like a uterine infection (pyometra). Occasionally vets try antibiotics but the best treatment is an emergency spay. If this is in fact what it is, it is a very serious situation (maybe the vet thinks this case is mild though...). If it were my dog and the vet thought that it was pyometra, I would talk to them about spaying her today. I might also get a second opinion.
Oh boy, now you've scared me. I'm also questioning the knowledge of my vet! He said that she should be better by Wednesday. Is it possible to diagnos for pyometra without any tests? Thank you for your input - but now I'm terrified.
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