A case of pyometra developed following the application of medroxiprogesteron asestat in a Danua bitch

Authors : Güven KAŞIKÇI, Seval TOYDEMİR, Sinem APAYDIN, Adem ŞENÜNVER

Pages : 42-52

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Publication Date : 2007-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In the study, clinical evaluation of a pyometra case developed following medoroxiprogesteron acetat used in order to suppress the estrus cycle in a bitch has been presented. The dog, weighted 50 kg received medroxyprogesteron acetate as a contraceptive approximately 2 months ago was presented to the Clinic at department of Obstetric and Gynecology at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with the complaint of having severe inappositeness, polydipsia, poliurie and abdominal enlargement. Pyometra was diagnosed clinically and an ovariohysterectomy operation was performed under the general anesthesia of tiletamin+zolezepam and izofluran+oxsigen combination. Plasma progesterone level was detected as 9, 7 ng/ml. The uterus taken the attention with its large volume fallowing the operation was 15.6 kg. Consequently, this case of pyometra has taken the attention in that it exceeds the weight of pyometra cases reported that it could be up to 10 kg in large breeds.  
Keywords : Bitch, Contraception, Progestagens, Pyometra