2022-10-042022-10-042022-10-042022-09-091982-0151http://localhost:8080/handle/prefix/3933Pyometra is a condition that affects the reproductive tract of females, characterized by the accumulation of purulent secretion in the uterine lumen that comes from cystic endometrial hyperplasia associated with a bacterial infection. It mainly affects middle-aged and elderly bitches and can present in two ways, with the cervix open or with the cervix closed. Its diagnosis is based on anamnesis, clinical signs, physical and complementary exams, with ultrasound being the most important. Symptoms include apathy, anorexia, lethargy, abdominal pain, emesis, polyuria, and polydipsia. The treatment of pyometra can be clinical or surgical, depending on the general condition of the patient and future reproductive purpose.Acesso AbertoMedicina VeterináriaCérvixEndométrioInfeççãoCNPQ::CIENCIAS AGRARIASArtigo de Evento