Overview

This discussion will go through our understanding of pyometra, the most current research performed around the world in regards to the pathophysiology of the disease and how to feel more comfortable in offering a medical approach to the disease in bitches.

Reproductive veterinarians; small animal veterinarians; veterinary scientists; students

Are we too quick to cut?

Surgical intervention, performing an ovariohysterectomy is curative and unfortunately a treatment choice which many veterinarians have leaned towards due to it being the "safe" approach, also preventing recurrence. It is however a choice which renders bitches infertile, which is not an acceptable outcome for many breeders if there were other choices available.

Since the availability of medical treatments such as the progesterone antagonist, aglepristone, there has been an acceptable outcome when careful monitoring of the bitches vitals and toxemia status is performed.  In Australia we are so lucky to have the drug readily available to us, as many countries do not.

This webinar is free for all ARV and ASAV members.

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