Archive Case #16: Canine Pyometra

Clinical Clues

1. A 7-year-old entire female dog is presented for lethargy and reduced appetite.
2. The owner reports increased drinking and urination over the past week.
3. A malodorous vaginal discharge has recently been noticed at home.
4. Physical examination reveals fever, depression, and abdominal discomfort.
5. Bloodwork demonstrates leukocytosis with a left shift consistent with systemic inflammation.
6. A hormonally primed uterus becomes infected, leading to accumulation of purulent material.

Diagnosis

Canine Pyometra

This case is most consistent with Canine Pyometra because the patient is an intact female dog with lethargy, polyuria-polydipsia, vaginal discharge, fever, and an inflammatory leukogram. The most important clues are the reproductive status, vaginal discharge, and systemic inflammatory changes, which strongly support uterine infection.

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