RESEARCH ARTICLES
Haemato-biochemical studies in medically managed open and closed-cervix pyometra in dogs
D. Nayana, B. Bibin Becha, C. Jayakumar, M.P. Unnikrishnan and Syam K. Venugopal
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2021.52.3.281-285
Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2021.52 (3):281-285
Author Details
D. Nayana: M.V.Sc. scholar, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala – 680651 Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, India.
B. Bibin Becha: Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala – 680651 Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, India.
C. Jayakumar: Assistant Professor and Head (i/c), Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala – 680651 Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, India.
M.P. Unnikrishnan: Assistant Professor, CPPR, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, India.
Syam K. Venugopal: Professor and Head, University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai Thrissur, Kerala – 680651, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, India.
Article History
Received: 03.02.2021 Accepted: 16.03.2021 Published: 30.09.2021
Corresponding author: D. Nayana
e-mail: nayanadevarajan93@gmail.com
Citation: Nayana, D., Becha, B.B., Jayakumar, C., Unnikrishnan, M.P. and Venugopal, S.K. 2021. Haemato-biochemical studies in medically managed open and closed-cervix pyometra in dogs. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 52(3): 281-285. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2021.52.3.281-285
Abstract
Six dogs each with open and closed-cervix pyometra (Group I and II) were medically managed with mifepristone @ 2.5mg/kg body weight orally twice daily for five days, followed by cloprostenol @ 5μg/kg body weight subcutaneously on every alternate day after ensuring cervical patency, till complete evacuation of uterus was assessed by ultrasonography. Haematological and serum biochemical values were estimated on the day of presentation. The treatment response was assessed by reviewing both haematological and serum biochemical values further on days 3, 7, 14 and 21 of treatment. The mean total erythrocyte count (TEC), haemoglobin concentration and volume of packed red cells (VPRC) were significantly lower and mean total leucocyte count (TLC) was significantly higher in all animals of both groups during the day of presentation. The values significantly improved after initiation of treatment. Total thrombocyte count, serum total protein, albumin, BUN and serum creatinine levels were within the normal range. TEC, TLC, Hb concentration, VPRC could be used for prognostic markers of treatment evaluation in canine pyometra.
Keywords: Pyometra, haemato-biochemistry, medical management
