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Uterus of a dog. Pyometra in a dog. The most obvious symptom of open pyometra is a discharge of pus from the vulva in a female that has recently been in heat. However, symptoms of closed pyometra are less obvious. Symptoms of both types include vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, and increased drinking and urinating. [1]
Female dogs are at risk for endometritis and pyometra in the postpartum period and after estrus or vaginitis. Signs and symptoms include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, excessive thirst, restlessness, a foul smelling vaginal discharge which may or may not be bloody, infertility, or they may be asymptomatic.
In male dogs, the tumor affects the penis and foreskin. In female dogs, it affects the vulva. Rarely, the mouth or nose are affected. [8] The tumor often has a cauliflower-like appearance. Signs of genital TVT include a discharge from the prepuce and in some cases urinary retention caused by blockage of the urethra. [9]
Parvo Infection. This virus causes bloody diarrhea and vomiting and is often fatal without hospitalization. It can be difficult in the first days to tell it apart from coccidia and other internal ...
No. 5: Changes in vaginal discharge can signal an infection. The healthy bacteria in vaginas do a good job of keeping harmful bacteria in check. However, “anything that alters that — whether ...
Vaginal cytology is a microscopic examination of cells from the vaginal epithelium.In veterinary medicine, it helps differentiate the stages of the mammalian estrous cycle because the vaginal epithelium changes in response to sex hormone levels; practically, it is used to distinguish when a female canine is at a particular point in the estrous cycle. [1]
“The most common cause of vaginal odor is an imbalance in the normal flora in the vagina,” which causes a fishy odor, irritation, and thin to no vaginal discharge, says Dr. Streicher.
Vaginal discharge is a mixture of liquid, cells, and bacteria that lubricate and protect the vagina. [1] [2] This mixture is constantly produced by the cells of the ...