What do you think will happen to my rottie in the operation and after?

Question

I have a 5 year old rottie but shes coming up for six now but shes just been on season and it kept getting heavier and heavier so we took her to the vet yesterday because a odd colour was gushing out of her in very big amounts.She has a Womb Infection i think its called Pyemetre so she has gone down for a operation this morning and i was looking on the internet to see if there was any information on it as we didnt get much. How long do you think the operation will take and what are the chances how long would she be in the vets after the operation and what do we do after to look after her or make her better?

Thanks

Lianne ,15,

Answer 1

You are 'lucky' her pyo was an open one - ie she had a nasty discharge.  This sometimes can present as what's called a closed pyo which is far more serious because it's not as obvious.  Yes, b*tches with this are offcolour big time, but there may be a delay getting the attention they need.

Basically she will be having a spay surgery.  This is comparatively routine although obviously if there's infection there, that's an added complication.  Hopefully she will be checked out later on today, although many vets prefer to keep them in overnight, not only to allow the effects of the anaesthetic to wear off ( so you can cope with her more easily!) but to make sure she's come through the surgery without any complications.  Actually unless you are experienced, and close to the vet to get her back in if necessary, it's probably better that she says in overnight so she's in the right place should anything need attention and can be closely monitored.   But if he discharges her, that's good too because he won't do it unless he's satisfied she's going to be okay, and actually they do recover better in familiar surroundings.

Don't worry about her - she's in capable hands, and the infection was spotted in good time.  Well done.

Answer 2

The surgery for pyometra, is the same as a spay procedure--the uterus and ovaries are removed.  The difference with pyometra is that there is infection in the uterus, so antibiotics are given during the surgery, and probably afterwards at home also.  A routine spay surgery including the pre-operative & post-operative care, on a large mature dog, can take about an hour or so.  

Depending on how long the infection had been going on, will probably determine how long they want to keep her at the hospital.  Usually a normal spay patient goes home the same day, or stays one night in the hospital.  Good luck.

Answer 3

the operation is called a pyometra. Yes it is an infection of the uterus which makes it swell up as if she was pregnant. The procedure is the same as which would be done if she went in for a desexing but due to the pus and muck inside her it makes the surgery a bit more difficult. generally the surgery will take about 1 to 2 hours depending on how bad the pyo is. This can be a life threatening condition but once the surgery is done it is something which will never happen with her again. once again depending on how bad the pyo is it will depend if they need to keep her in hospital on a drip and medicate her.(my hospital i work for keep them overnight). once you get her home its just important to keep her quiet and warm. her stitches will be in for 10-14 days and you need to make sure she does not l**k them other wise she will irritate the wound. she should have antibiotics and pain relief to go home on. your vet will go through everything with you and when every you are unsure just call your vet they will help you.

good luck hope she is better

(ps this is why desexing is recommended at 6 months of age)

Answer 4

Here's a blurb from a website.....

I'd say based on the article that you will have a sick dog for several days but if you have caught this in time -- she should recover well.  

Here's a real nasty problem . . . pyometra. The term means pus in the uterus. Any time a veterinarian is presented with a dog or cat suffering from pyometra the condition is considered serious and immediate surgery is nearly always indicated. This pus formation in the uterus results from infection, hormone imbalance or mucous buildup inside the uterus. Most dogs and cats suffering from pyometra are presented because of loss of energy, increased thirst and poor appetite. Plus a good tip-off would be a foul smelling, purulent (means pus) vaginal discharge.

It's time for surgery! These patients should almost always be operated on right now, not after work, not in the morning, not after a few days of antibiotics "to build her up."

The surgery is not a minor procedure. A patient with a uterus swollen with a foul and putrid soup, is simply carrying a bucket of poison that would eventually kill the cat or dog. Many of these patients require I.V. fluid therapy, antibiotics and nutritional support post-operatively. However - these pyometra patients, once recovered, act like puppies once their near death experience is over!

Answer 5

Lianne,  So sorry to hear about your girl.  I too have a Rottie and she's great. So I have a special love for the Rott's!  She should do just fine.  She will have basically been spayed.  She will need to be kept from l*****g her stitches and kept quiet for a period of time.  I'm sure your vet will give you specific instructions.  I'm glad you got her to the vet, this can be a deadly infection.  Some vets will hold their patients over night after a surgery like this one, some let them go home the same afternoon.  It will depend on your vet and how your girl handles the anestesia and surgery.  Good Luck!  I hope it all works out well.

Answer 6

they will spay her,that's remove her womb,it depends on what they find and how bad the infection is ,as to how quickly she recovers,good luck anyway,just do what the vet tells you