Inflammation in dogs of the inner shell of the uterus is called endometritis. The main culprit of the disease is hormonal imbalance, inside the womb a slimy secret is accumulated. When an infection occurs, it begins to carry a purulent character. The disease is accompanied by a severe condition of the animal. Often such an ailment occurs with the syndrome of false pregnancy or after prolonged delivery .
Symptoms of endometritis in female dogs are: abundant discharge of purulent or bloody species, increase in the size of the abdomen, lethargy. The female has increased thirst, the amount of urine increases, palpitations and vomiting appear.
Postpartum inflammation is characterized by a lack of interest in puppies and pulling up the abdomen, an increase in temperature, a reduction in milk production.
How is endometritis treated in dogs?
From the initial signs of endometritis in dogs to complications - one step, treatment should be started as soon as possible. The purulent secretion increases the uterus, there is a danger of its rupture, peritonitis and death of the animal. It also penetrates into the blood, there is a load on the kidneys, possibly a dangerous infection.
Treatment of purulent endometritis in dogs is performed in a complex way and is aimed at increasing contractions of the uterine muscles, removing pus from it and creating an antiseptic medium. The diagnosis is made in the clinic with the delivery of all necessary tests.
Initially, treatment of inflammatory endometritis in dogs prescribe conservative drugs: oxytocin, prostaglandin, antibiotics, diuretics, cardiac drugs. In case of unsuccessful therapy or untimely treatment, an operation is performed to remove the uterus with the ovaries. Without it, the animal can die.
You need to be attentive to the pet and monitor her condition. Qualified, timely help enables a successful recovery.