Evaluation of the renal function in bitches with pyometra

Abstract

Pyometra is the accumulation of purulent material within the lumen of the uterus (Leib et al., 1997). It is regarded as one of the most common illnesses in bitches. Pyometra must be considered if depression, lethargy, anorexia and polyuria with poydipsia occur in the intact bitch (Borresen, 1980; Leib et al., loc. cit.) Renal failure and urinary tract infection may occur in bitch with pyometra (De Schepper et al., 1987: Stone et al., 1988, Leib et al., loc. cit.). The aim of this study was to investigate the link between renal failure and pyometra.