I have been very fortunate to never have a bitch with pyometra in 35 yrs of breeding...but know many who have had it. I always make sure all the placentra's are out..give a shot of oxyie to clean the bitch out..take her temp each day for the first week...and watch for any signs of infections..the problem is, pyo can be closed and there will be no discharge...so it is very important to watch for any signs, temp, not eating, panting, restless, refusing to stay with pups...
Of course, if you do not breed your female, then spaying is very necessary to prevent pyo...each time the bitch comes into heat she is in danger of getting an infection from the uterus being open during the heat cycle...spaying will prevent it. |