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Pyometra is usually reported shortly after a rabbit delivers her young.<ref name="currentherapy">Mitchell, M. A., & Tully, T. N. (2016). | Pyometra is usually reported shortly after a rabbit delivers her young.<ref name="currentherapy">Mitchell, M. A., & Tully, T. N. (2016). {{amazon|id=1455740845|name=''Current therapy in exotic pet practice''}}. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=Cqc_CwAAQBAJ</ref><sup>:476</sup> | ||
It can also be a manifestation of ''[[Pasteurella]] multicoda'' transmitted during [[breeding|coitus]].<ref name="trm2">Varga, M. (2013). | It can also be a manifestation of ''[[Pasteurella]] multicoda'' transmitted during [[breeding|coitus]].<ref name="trm2">Varga, M. (2013). {{amazon|id=0702049794|name=''Textbook of rabbit medicine''. (2nd ed.).}}</ref><sup>:456</sup> Other bacterial causes of pyometra in rabbits include the following:<ref name="b5vc:sm">Oglesbee, B. (2011). {{amazon|id=0813820189|name=''Blackwell's five-minute veterinary consult: Small mammal''. (2nd ed.).}}</ref> | ||
* ''Staphylococcus aureus'' (most common) | * ''Staphylococcus aureus'' (most common) | ||
* ''Chlamydia'' | * ''Chlamydia'' | ||
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Pyometra is a uterine infection that accumulates pus in the uterus.
Symptoms
- purulent vaginal discharge
- abnormal thirst (polydipsia)
- abnormally large amounts of dilute urine (polyuria)
- increased aggressiveness
- depression, lethargy, and anorexia
Causes
Pyometra is usually reported shortly after a rabbit delivers her young.[1]:476
It can also be a manifestation of Pasteurella multicoda transmitted during coitus.[2]:456 Other bacterial causes of pyometra in rabbits include the following:[3]
- Staphylococcus aureus (most common)
- Chlamydia
- Listeria monocytogene
- Moraxella bovis
- Actinomyces pyogens
- Brucella melitensis
- Salmonella spp.
Experiences
- Bunny Brigade Inc. (2022). Willow's story
- Bunny Brigade Inc. (2019). Stories of pyometra in rescue (Graphic)
- Bunny Wonderland. (2018). Don Don's story (RIP)
- Gainesville Rabbit Rescue. (2018). Quilla's story
- West London Pet Hospital. (2018). Photo of rabbit uterus with pyometra (Graphic)
- Delatite Veterinary Services. (2017). Hop's story (Graphic)
- For Pet's Sake. (2016). Radiographs of a rabbit with pyometra
- Catnip & Carrots Veterinary Hospital. (2015). Photo of rabbit uterus with pyometra (Graphic)
- Bunny Wonderland. (2015). Fay's story (RIP)
- Photo of Fay's surgical procedure (Graphic)
- Bunny Wonderland. (2015). Maia's story - includes a radiograph with pyometra
- Photo of Maia's surgical procedure (Graphic)
- Bunny Wonderland. (2015). Photo of a rabbit uterus with pyometra (Graphic)
Further reading
- MediRabbit.com, Endometritis, Orchitis and Pyometra (Graphic)
- Provet, Pyometra
- RabbitsOnline, Pyometra in Rabbits
- Vetstream, Pyometra
- Watkins & Tasker Veterinary Group, Uterine problems in rabbits
- Wildpro, Uterine Infection in Lagomorphs
See also
References
- ↑ Mitchell, M. A., & Tully, T. N. (2016). Current therapy in exotic pet practice. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=Cqc_CwAAQBAJ
- ↑ Varga, M. (2013). Textbook of rabbit medicine. (2nd ed.).
- ↑ Oglesbee, B. (2011). Blackwell's five-minute veterinary consult: Small mammal. (2nd ed.).