[ SHOWGSD-L ] Pyometra and Vestibular Disease

From: Katie Halfen <kthalfen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: gsd list <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:02:26 -0500
Sorry to combine topics, but its easier for me to just send one email in 
response to both topics.

 

Pyometra is not inherited, anyone who is a vet should know this!  I just 
graduated in 2008, so I know the current curriculum well and no one is teaching 
vets that this is hereditary.  There are 2 different types of pyometra, one is 
called open pyometra-where you see discharge and drainage and can be treated 
medically.  This usually means the bitch needs to be bred on the next heat 
cycle to avoid another pyometra.  The other type of pyometra needs to be 
operated on immediately-it involves a closed cervix with no drainage and puts 
the bitch at risk of death.  The uterus can rupture open and fill the abdomen 
with pus and infected material.  Once it ruptures, its almost always a death 
sentence-it sets up peritonitus and makes the dog VERY sick.  There is no 
medical treatment for that type of pyo, it is a medical emergency to get the 
uterus out before it ruptures, to save the dog's life.  It is not a pretty site 
to see a ruptured uterus.  

 

Vestibular disease can cause the syptoms described-abnormal gait, weakness in 
the hindend, etc.  The way this works is an inner ear infection sets up-usually 
from a ruptured ear drum.  The nerves in the inner ear get affected and 
inflamed and can cause head tilts, circling, etc.  It usually takes 3-4 months 
to heal and solve the problem.  Degenerative Myelopath (DM) is not related and 
could be another possible cause of the symptoms.  DM is a nerve degeneration 
where the myelin sheath covering the nerves degenerates over time.  It is a 
progressive disease that gets worse with time and not many treatment options.  
It is a very difficult disease to watch a dog go through because the brain 
tells the dog to go but the body doesn't cooperate.  Similar to MS in people.



Katie Halfen DVM
Casamoko Shepherds
www.casamoko.com


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> Msg: #13 in digest
> From: "Art & Giselda" <scotties@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Pyometra Question
> Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 12:38:32 -0800
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> I had the same problem, my girl developed it also and she was not even 2 
> years of age. We treated her with antibiotics but it re-occured and my vet 
> did not say anything about it being hereditary either. I think it is just 
> and infection of the uterus that can't be controlled. I did not want to 
> breed her anyhow and when it re-occured I almost lost her. We waited for a 
> couple of days to try and get her temp down so the vet could operate. Those 
> were tense times. We had her spayed and to this day she is the best dog 
> ever, except for her bite. She is smart, and I think she is a genius. I 
> would never mess with pyometra again, I would spay right away.
> 
> Giselda
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> From: "Laura Havis" <lhavis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 11:38 AM
> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Pyometra Question
> 
> 
> My sister (a new vet--equine) and I were having a discussion about Pyometra. 
> She said that she was taught that this was an "inherited problem" and that 
> any bitch with this condition should be spayed. I'm sure this has been 
> discussed in the past, but I've not seen any recent posts. Could you guys 
> give me your feedback.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Laura Havis
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