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DOI: HEMATOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF MEDICALLY TREATED CASES OF PYOMETRA IN DOGS: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
M.P. Jayakumar , Professor And Head, , Dept. Of Veterinary Surgery And Radiology , College Of Veterinary And Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala K.D. Harshan , Professor, Dept. Of Veterinary Surgery And Radiology, College Of Veterinary And Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur, KeralaAbstract
Pyometra is a common reproductive disorder in dogs, characterized by the accumulation of pus in the uterus. Hematological evaluation is an important diagnostic tool for assessing the severity of pyometra and monitoring the effectiveness of medical treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the hematological parameters of medically treated cases of pyometra in dogs. A total of 50 female dogs with pyometra were included in the study. The dogs were treated with antibiotics and fluid therapy, and their hematological parameters were evaluated before and after treatment. The results showed a significant improvement in most hematological parameters after treatment, including white blood cell count, red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. The findings of this study suggest that hematological evaluation is a valuable tool in the management of pyometra in dogs.
Keywords
Pyometra, hematological evaluation, medical treatment
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