Prevent Pyometra kucing by knowing the causes

Experienced breeders also owners of older cats are maybe sadly familiar with the name of the disease "Pyometra kucing." It is also known as acute purulent endometritis. 

Causes of pyometra kucing

In the mucous membrane of the uterus or endometrium, there are special cells that secrete a secret that protects the mucous membrane of the genital tract from the action of various pathological factors. The amount of secretion depends on the stage of the sexual cycle. 

The development of pyometra kucing is influenced by several interrelated causes: 

1. Conditionally pathogenic micro flora: 

This Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and other microorganisms enter the uterine cavity through the cervix from the vagina. The cervix partially opens before and during ovulation. It causes purulent inflammation of the uterine mucosa or purulent endometritis. 

2. Changes in the mucous membrane:

• Purulent endometritis, as a result of the action of various pathological factors
• Acute postpartum endometritis
• In case the animal has an abortion, the embryo is completely or partially absorbed in the uterus, or the fetus is expelled from the uterus. Sometimes the fetus may undergo decomposition.
• Changes in hormonal levels 

3. Other reasons:

• Pathological childbirth
• Improperly assisted in childbirth
• Infectious and invasive diseases
• Previously transferred diseases
• Scars, healing of the cervical canal
• Injuries to the pelvic bones
• Malignant neoplasms that close the cervix and are a source of bacteria during the disintegration of the tumour

Pyometra is extremely dangerous. It potentially leads to kucing sakit buah pinggang or death if left untreated. So if an unneutered cat has symptoms, you should immediately contact your veterinarian.