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Pyometra is a uterine infection that accumulates pus in the uterus.  
'''Pyometra''' is a uterine infection that accumulates pus in the uterus.  


== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==
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== Causes ==
== Causes ==
Pyometra is usually reported shortly after a rabbit delivers her young.<ref name="currentherapy">Mitchell, M. A., & Tully, T. N. (2016). [http://www.amazon.com/Current-Therapy-Exotic-Pet-Practice/dp/1455740845/ ''Current therapy in exotic pet practice'']. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=Cqc_CwAAQBAJ</ref><sup>:476</sup>
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). [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0702049794/wabbi-20 ''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). [http://www.amazon.com/Blackwells-Five-Minute-Veterinary-Consult-Mammal/dp/0813820189 ''Blackwell's five-minute veterinary consult: Small mammal''. (2nd ed.).]</ref>
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''
* ''Listeria monocytogene''
* ''[[Listeria]] monocytogene''
* ''Moraxella bovis''
* ''Moraxella bovis''
* ''Actinomyces pyogens''
* ''Actinomyces pyogens''
* ''Brucella melitensis''
* ''Brucella melitensis''
* ''Salmonella'' spp.
* ''Salmonella'' spp.
== Experiences ==
* Bunny Brigade Inc. (2022). [https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalbunnybrigade/posts/880190849343137 Willow's story]
* Bunny Brigade Inc. (2019). [https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalbunnybrigade/posts/429292441099649 Stories of pyometra in rescue] {{graphic}}
* Bunny Wonderland. (2018). [https://www.facebook.com/BunnyWonderlandSg/posts/998185727031548 Don Don's story] {{RIP}}
* Gainesville Rabbit Rescue. (2018). [https://www.facebook.com/gvillerabbitrescue/posts/10155601280121883 Quilla's story]
* West London Pet Hospital. (2018). [https://www.facebook.com/westlondonpet/posts/1071340326366574 Photo of rabbit uterus with pyometra] {{graphic}}
* Delatite Veterinary Services. (2017). [https://www.facebook.com/delatitevetservices/posts/1935760436635484 Hop's story] {{graphic}}
* For Pet's Sake. (2016). [https://www.facebook.com/forpetssake/photos/a.428379219383/10154140040174384/ Radiographs of a rabbit with pyometra]
* Catnip & Carrots Veterinary Hospital. (2015). [https://www.facebook.com/125905404131717/photos/a.608318912557028/880685248653725 Photo of rabbit uterus with pyometra] {{graphic}}
* Bunny Wonderland. (2015). [https://www.facebook.com/BunnyWonderlandSg/photos/a.341831716000289/340486236134837/ Fay's story] {{RIP}}
** [https://www.facebook.com/BunnyWonderlandSg/photos/a.341831716000289/341832519333542/ Photo of Fay's surgical procedure] {{graphic}}
* Bunny Wonderland. (2015). [https://www.facebook.com/BunnyWonderlandSg/photos/a.341831716000289/340021266181334/ Maia's story - includes a radiograph with pyometra]
** [https://www.facebook.com/BunnyWonderlandSg/photos/a.341831716000289/341832542666873/ Photo of Maia's surgical procedure] {{graphic}}
* Bunny Wonderland. (2015). [https://www.facebook.com/BunnyWonderlandSg/photos/a.341831716000289/341832302666897/ Photo of a rabbit uterus with pyometra] {{graphic}}


== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==
* MediRabbit.com, [http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Uro_gen_diseases/Bacterial_diseases/Endo_en.htm Endometritis, Orchitis and Pyometra] <span class="red">(Graphic)</span>
* MediRabbit.com, [http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Uro_gen_diseases/Bacterial_diseases/Endo_en.htm Endometritis, Orchitis and Pyometra] {{graphic}}
* Provet, [http://www.provet.co.uk/petfacts/healthtips/pyometra.htm Pyometra]
* Provet, [http://www.provet.co.uk/petfacts/healthtips/pyometra.htm Pyometra]
* RabbitsOnline, [http://www.rabbitsonline.net/showthread.php?t=27975 Pyometra in Rabbits]
* RabbitsOnline, [http://www.rabbitsonline.net/showthread.php?t=27975 Pyometra in Rabbits]
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* Watkins & Tasker Veterinary Group, [https://www.vetstream.com/watkinsandtasker/html/Factsheets/Otherpets/24_286511.asp Uterine problems in rabbits]
* Watkins & Tasker Veterinary Group, [https://www.vetstream.com/watkinsandtasker/html/Factsheets/Otherpets/24_286511.asp Uterine problems in rabbits]
* Wildpro, [http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Bacterial/UterineInfectionRabbit.htm Uterine Infection in Lagomorphs]
* Wildpro, [http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Bacterial/UterineInfectionRabbit.htm Uterine Infection in Lagomorphs]
== See also ==
* [[Spaying and neutering rabbits]]
* [[Uterine cancer]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Health]]
[[Category:Health]]
[[Category:Reproductive issues]]

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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

Further reading

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mitchell, M. A., & Tully, T. N. (2016). Current therapy in exotic pet practice. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=Cqc_CwAAQBAJ
  2. ↑ Varga, M. (2013). Textbook of rabbit medicine. (2nd ed.).
  3. ↑ Oglesbee, B. (2011). Blackwell's five-minute veterinary consult: Small mammal. (2nd ed.).
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