Vets also recommend surgery because it not only eliminates the immediate emergency, but also prevents reoccurrence in the future. But performing a spay when the uterus is filled with bacteria is more challenging than a routine spay. And if you can avoid spay, you’ll avoid the loss of hormones that can contribute to other health issues. Zienab Abd-ElDaym. Pyometra is the most prevalent reproductive disorder threatens dogs and cats’ life. This study aimed to address the relation between pyometra, and oxidative stress and It prevents pyometra. Pyometra is an infection of an intact cat or dog’s uterus. This infection can be life-threatening and is often also very costly to treat on an emergency basis. The treatment for pyometra is often an emergency spay procedure, antibiotics, and supportive care. It helps reduce accidental litters. Pyometra is a bacterial infection of the uterus due to hormonal changes in unspayed cats. It is less common in cats than in dogs. The signs are variable and include lethargy, poor appetite, increased thirst and urination, and vomiting. When the cervix is open, a discharge of pus, often containing blood, is present. The Pros of Partial Spay. Spaying has become such a standard practice that many of us don’t give it a second thought. We know it’s absolutely necessity to help stem pet overpopulation. In fact, spaying has been the key factor in reducing the number of euthanized dogs and cats from 23.4 million in 1970 to just under 3 million now. Any very ill female cat drinking an increased amount of water and has not been spayed should be suspected of having pyometra. This is especially true if there is a vaginal discharge or a painful, enlarged abdomen. Cats with pyometra usually have a severe elevation of the white blood cell count. The likelihood your cat will develop breast cancer is significantly reduced (and almost eliminated) if she is spayed before her first heat cycle; and cancers of the uterus and ovaries are also prevented. The risk of her developing a uterine infection (called a pyometra), which can be fatal, is essentially entirely eliminated. Age: 11. Spayed. Black lab/greyhound. 76 lbs. A couple weeks ago, I noticed my dog was having a mucousy discharge coming from her vulva. Eight days ago, she had surgery for pyometra. She had an ovarian remnant removed along with a remaining uterine horn. Yesterday (Friday), I noticed she was dripping what looked to be old blood from her vulva. roQdR.