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Old 08-08-2006, 05:30 PM   #4
Lacy's Mom
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I don't believe it is uncommon or irresponsible to give a shot of oxytocin to clean out the uterus. It causes contractions to force out all the pus and bacteria in the uterus to try to prevent a spay (which I think should be done at her age anyway because every heat cycle a uterine infection is a probability). For the injection to be effective the cervix must be open so the contents can be expelled which I am assuming it still is if she is having discharge. I am also assuming the discharge is foul smelling.

Do a search on pyrometra and you will see what you are up against. I personally would not waist the time or energy on treatment (or risk) and just have her spayed.
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