Endometriitis in dogs is an inflammation of the uterine mucosa of female dogs. Often this inflammation can spread to the submucosal or muscle layer of the female dog. 1. Causes of uterine inflammation in female dogs: 1. Usually during the estrus, br...
Endometriitis in dogs is an inflammation of the uterine mucosa of female dogs. Often this inflammation can spread to the submucosal or muscle layer of the female dog.
1. Causes of uterine inflammation in female dogs:
1. Usually during the estrus, breeding, delivery, dysfunctional midwifery and postpartum period, pathogenic microorganisms, such as streptococci, staphylococci, E. coli, etc., cause uterine infection through the vagina.
2, Vaginitis, miscarriage, stillbirth, brucellosis, salmonella disease, etc., can all be secondary to endometriitis.
2. Key points for diagnosis of uterine inflammation in female dogs:
1. Acute endometriitis is more common in a few days after delivery. The body temperature is increased, the spirit is depressed, thirsty, greedy for drinking, and no food. Sometimes vomiting, arching the back and urging, and some can be seen to discharge a small amount of turbid and flocculent secretions from the vagina.
2. Chronic endometriitis can be caused by acute inflammation or caused by chronic inflammatory stimulation, and the mental appetite changes little. However, most of the physical constitutions are thin and there are white serous secretions flowing out of the vagina. Generally, they do not have estrus, and some dogs in estrus cannot conceive. Palpation of the uterus can cause the uterine horns to become hard and thick. When a large amount of liquid is stored, it can feel fluctuating. The appearance shows an enlarged abdominal circumference.
3. Preventive measures for hysteritis in female dogs:
1. First inject diethylstilbestrol into intramuscularly to open the uterus to facilitate the discharge of secretions. Injection of uterine contractile drugs on the second day can fully discharge inflammatory secretions in the uterus.
2. Systemic antibiotics: penicillin 50,000 units/kg body weight, streptomycin 40,000 units/kg body weight, mixed intramuscular injection, 2 times/day.
3. Systemic maintenance therapy: Intravenously inject glucose saline 5% sodium bicarbonate, vitamin C, etc.
4. For cases where treatment is ineffective, ovarian hysterectomy should be considered.
