Pyometra is a potentially life-threatening condition, can be difficult to treat, and can be a recurrent problem in breeding females. Why don't all animals respond to medical therapy?
In this Specialty Update Dr. Marco Coutinho da Silva discusses findings of his research in the area of pyometra in dogs. These findings offer an explanation for why some animals fail to respond to medical therapy and pave the way for the investigation of novel therapies for managing recurrent pyometra in the breeding bitch.
Running time: 9 mins
Fee: Free for Premium Membership subscribers or
pay-per-view $5.95
Sponsor:
AKC Canine Health Foundation
Presenter(s):
Marco Coutinho da Silva, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT
