Pyometra in a leopard (Panthera pardus), case report
Keywords:
Pyometra, large felids, leopard, Panthera pardus, oophorosalpingohysterectomyAbstract
The pyometra complex is a hormonal, progesterone-dependent uterine pathology that is complicated with a bacterial infection. This condition has been observed in large felids living in captivity, usually those older than 10 years of age or with a medical history of progestogen-only contraceptive implant use. A 12-year-old female leopard with a medical history of reproductive diseases developed an open cervix pyometra that was treated with emergency oophorosalpingohysterectomy and recovered successfully. Adequate prevention through individual housing, periodical reproductive evaluations, and prophylactic oophorosalpingohysterectomy can reduce the incidence of pyometra in large felids living in captivity and improve their reproductive health and quality of life.
http://dx.doi.org/10.21929/abavet2022.241
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