my bitch has just finished her season as soon as I see her licking herself I count that as the first day and then keep her in for 28 days she has not looked swollen for about 4 days now but she seems a bit off colour today and licking herself again I am not sure how soon after a season she might get pyometra any information please
My 10 year old Spaniel died of pymetra she had heart failure so was not able to be operated on. Her season had just come to an end the blood turned dark brown she became seriously ill soon after.
Oh I am so sorry to hear this my lab was 6months when we got her we soon realised she was incontinent turned out one kidney was shrivelled up so not working vet advised spaying could cause her to get inconinent again so not done when she is in season she only shows clear liquid no blood she is 28 days today from first day she was licking herself not sure if pyometra can happen any time
Here's the part you were particularly interested in @chichester54 When does pyometra occur? Pyometra may occur in young to middle-aged dogs; however, it is most common in older dogs. After many years of oestrus cycles, the uterine wall undergoes the changes that promote this disease. The typical time for pyometra to occur is about two to eight weeks after oestrus ("heat cycle"). Let me know what part you don't understand and I might be able to help.
It can occur immediately after the heat cycle finishes, although this would be slightly less common - it's usually a few weeks after that. With an open pyo, you will see some discharge. With a closed pyo there can be few signs other than that the dog seems unwell, off food, and lethargic and depressed. If the symptoms continue, do take the dog to the vet for a check-up. A blood test can show if there is an elevated white blood cell count and an ultrasound can show if there is pus in the uterus.
