Pyometra in a Cat: A Clinical Case Report

Abstract

Pyometra is one of the most common reproductive problem in cat. An eleven-year-old native cat was admitted to Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Centre, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh, with history of anorexia and chronic emaciation. At first, general physical examination was done then special examination was performed. On abdominal ballottement, uterus felt harder and enlarged than normal. Then ultrasonography examination was done where found multiple tubulars, radio-opaque fluid filled structures from caudal to mid abdomen. Blood analysis showed that the level of AST, ALT, urea, creatinin increased, and PCV and Hb% decreased. All the findings confirmed that cat had suffering from pyometra. After confirmation, it was decided to do ovariohysterectomy under general anesthesia. The suture was removed after fourteen days. The cat had a complete recovery without any complication.