by Alvin Febrianth, DRH
Reproductive
disorder is an emergency disease in cat. Therefore, we must know the signs or
clinical symptoms if our cat had reproductive diseases. Because if we do not
know the symptoms or late check our cat to the veterinarian, can be fatal even
lead to death. In this case reproductive disorder is pyometra.
We must understand what pyometra is and how cat
has pyometra. Pyometra comes from the word pyo meaning pus and metra which
means the uterus, where the uterus is the female genital. So Pyometra is defined as an accumulation of pus within
the uterus.
Pyometra
can occur when the cat is experiencing some of the estrous cycle or estrus
cycle is not followed by their pregnancy. Abnormalities of the hormone cause a
thickening of the uterine wall. At the time of this, the liquid will start
filling thickened wall of the uterus, and uterine will be filled with liquid in
the form of pus because of the body's defense against infection. Pyometra can
occur in either the adult female cat had given birth or had never been at all.
The bacteria are the cause of pus in
the uterus. The bacteria can get into the uterus when the cat entered estrus
cycle. In this phase, the cervix opens, if the female cat is not at the time of
estrus, the cervix will be closed. Cervix is the reproductive organs which can
be regarded as a gateway. When the cervix is open, then the bacteria can easily
get into the uterus. If the uterus at normal conditions, bacteria cannot
survive. But if the uterus had thickening it will be a very beneficial bacteria
because it can thrive.
Pyometra can be classified into two
types, open and closed types. Where the open pyometra occurred because the cervix
is still open, so that the pus in the uterus may be out. While the type of
closed pyometra the cervix has closed position so that the pus in the uterus
cannot go out and accumulate very much in the uterus. In the closed type of pus
in the uterus that has accumulated so much will cause enlarged uterus. Pus
accumulated in the uterus contains a toxin. The toxin will spread and cause
cats conditions drop even death.
Clinical symptoms that appear when a
female cat suffering from pyometra are fever, decreased appetite, weakness and
depression. In the open type pyometra then we can see the pus out. Discharge is
usually white or yellowish even mixed with blood. Often we cannot pay attention
to her flow of pus came out because it was licked by our cats. While the closed
type we could not see any pus coming out. Symptoms that appear are the
magnification in the abdominal area. In this type often we suspect that our cat
is pregnant because her belly is enlarged.
Other symptoms that appear are
usually vomiting. Often cats suffering from pyometra showed symptoms of
vomiting. This is caused by a bacterial infection that has been so severe that
the toxin spread quickly. Another thing that could be the cause of vomiting
usually occur during the closed pyometra because uterus conditions were very
full of pus that cannot get out cause enlarged uterus and pushing another
organ.
If we look at the typical symptoms
of pyometra in our cat, take it to the vet. Because the incidence of pyometra
if not treated immediately will result in death. Your veterinarian will perform
a thorough inspection includes examination with ultrasound, x-ray and complete
blood check. Treatment is made by ovariohysterectomy surgery. If the type of
open pyometra is still a small chance could be given medicines, but it is
likely to recur or turn into the closed type. In open type is not just another
way besides surgery.
For the prevention of cats that had
pyometra is spayed in young age. But if a female cat we used for breeding
should be spayed on 4-5 years old. We recommend that if the cat will be mated make
sure females and males in a healthy condition to avoid various diseases.
Sumber
Pustaka :
Carlson, D.G. and J.M. Griffin. 2008. Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary
Handbook. Third Edition.
Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken,
New Jersey
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