Pyometra susceptibility · Gebärmutterentzündung Anfälligkeit · Pyometra predisposition · Uterine infection resistance · Canine pyometra risk · Endometritis susceptibility · Gebärmutterentzündung-Anfälligkeit · Uterine inflammation susceptibility · Metritis susceptibility · Gebärmuttervereiterung Anfälligkeit · Gebärmuttervereiterung-Anfälligkeit
This genetic predisposition influences a female dog's risk of developing pyometra, which is a severe, pus-filled infection of the uterus. The condition occurs when hormonal changes after a heat cycle make the uterine lining more vulnerable to bacterial invasion, affecting the reproductive system.
Owners typically notice symptoms a few weeks after a heat cycle, including lethargy, excessive drinking, fever, and sometimes a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. While it can occur in any intact female, it is most commonly diagnosed in middle-aged to older dogs.
The condition is treatable with an emergency surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries, which serves as a one-time cure. This urgent procedure and the necessary supportive care generally cost between 1,200 and 3,500 EUR.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
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