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Pyometra: Life Threatening!
Above: ENLARGED, PUS-FILLED
ABSCESSED UTERUS
What is the biggest reason to spay and
neuter your pet? Pyometra! This is a life-
threatening infection of the uterus in intact cats
and dogs. Pyometra is caused by the introduction
of bacteria into the reproductive tract which has
been repeatedly stimulated by sex hormones
during reproductive heat cycles . Eventually, tissue
engorgement becomes excessive or persistent and
the uterus is ripe for infection. Once bacteria are
introduced, the uterus becomes infected, fills with
PERSPECTIVES
In Pet Health
JUNE 2019
Volume IV Issue 6
Cannabis Poisonings
on the RISE
Quote of the Month
June SPECIAL —
Anxiety Help
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May’s STARS: Staff
and Daycare Dog
3
On the Lighter Side
Recognizing Uterine
Infection
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Inside this issue:
June Pet Health
Observances:
Adopt a Shelter Cat
Month
Nat’l Microchipping
Month
June 2-8 Pet Apprecia-
tion Week
June 16-22 Animal
Rights Awareness Wk
June 17-22 Take Your
Pet to Work Week
June 4 International
Hug Your Cat Day
June 9 World Pet
Memorial Day
Managing Noise Anxiety
pus, and is distended, sometimes to the point
of rupture. Toxins and bacteria leak through
the uterine wall and into the bloodstream caus-
ing serious illness. Death occurs if the pyom-
etra is not diagnosed and treated quickly.
Pyometra is most common in older females
who have experienced many hormonal cycles.
Pyometra is just as serious in cats as in
dogs. It is important to know that female cats
rarely appear sick until late stages of the
disease.— a fact that often leads to fatal delays
in diagnosis. Diagnosis of pyometra is usually
made with blood work, x-ray, and/or ultra-
sound. Treatment consists of surgical removal
of the uterus and ovaries. Antibiotics are
administered. Because the pyometra animal is
at high risk and the surgery is complicated, the
cost is 5-10 times that of a routine spay. An
alternative treatment may be attempted for
dogs with great breeding value. The uterus
after pyometra is damaged, however, and
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Summer brings with it thunderstorms, fire-
works, celebrations, and other assorted outside
noises. Both dogs and cats may become anxious
with loud noises and try desperately to get away
or hide.
They may become destructive—scratching,
chewing, or shredding furniture or whatever
else is available. They may pace, pant, hyper-
ventilate, tremble, bark, howl, whine, soil the
carpet, or even have vomiting or diarrhea.
There is no survival advantage to animals
who panic in response to things that are not
truly dangerous. In fact, animals who
experience true panic attacks may injure
themselves! For instance, they might jump
out a window or run into traffic.
Noise phobia can develop in any age pet.
There may even be a genetic predisposition
to this condition. Also, illness, pain, or
itching may lower a pet’s tolerance for
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Pet Cannabis Poisonings on the Rise While we are witnessing
the debate over legalizing
marijuana, we are also noting
an increased incidence of
marijuana toxicity in pets.
At City Line, we don’t ask
questions about personal
marijuana use, but rather we do ask for accurate information about
what exposure your pet may have had to cannabis when you bring
an animal to our clinic with toxicity symptoms. These include a
staggering gait, hypersensitivity to sound and movement, urinary
incontinence, dilated pupils or glossy eyes, low blood pressure, or
low heart rate. Significantly low heart rate or blood pressure can
be fatal.
The ASPCA’s Hotline has received a 765% increase in
marijuana poisoning calls over the last 10 years. Increased
availability, decreased stigma surrounding the drug, and increasingly
potent and inviting legal
weed treats are thought
to be contributing
factors.
Dogs are particularly
sensitive to cannabis—
10 times more sensitive
to THC (the psychoactive ingredient) in weed than humans are.
Edible products containing cannabis are not regulated and we’re
unsure of the quantity of THC in these products. That applies also
to the CBD products growing in popularity. CBD (cannabidiol) is
the plant’s other major cannabinoid. While CBD has therapeutic
promise, little research on pet response is available so its use is not
generally recommended by veterinarians. Also, many CBD
products are NOT without some THC. REMINDER: Keep pot
WELL out of reach! People get high; pets get poisoned!!
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loud noises. Sometimes a pet will have had
an extremely frightening experience and
subsequently develop a noise phobia.
Whatever the origin, noise phobia is
problematic and should be discussed with
your veterinarian. There are several
behavioral techniques that may work in
some situations. There are also
non-sedating treatments that can be helpful.
Tranquilizers are typically reserved for
more severe cases.
June is CALMING MONTH at City
Line. There will be a 20% discount on
Sileo (an oral gel) and Composure
(bite-sized chews), two FDA approved
treatments that promote a relaxed state
without reducing energy levels or causing
drowsiness. Delaying treatment of
noise phobia may result in additional
fears and heightened anxiety. Let
us help you prepare well before July
4th! No appointment necessary!
Quote of the Month
Volume IV Issue 6 Perspectives Page 2
I believe in animal rights, and high among them is
the right to the gentle stroke of a human hand.
Robert Brault, Author, Operatic Tenor
JUNE SPECIAL— Anxiety Help
Stars for May Vet Tech AMY HOURIGAN
Recognizing Uterine Infection
On the Lighter Side
Volume IV Issue 6 Perspectives
Page 3
ELVIS Daycare Dog of the Month
Receptionist
KELLY PEARSON
Cat Day at the Beach!
Kennel Attendant
HALIE CARMAN
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successful breeding may not be possible.
When you have an intact female pet, it is
important to be on the alert for any signs of
pyometra (especially several weeks after its
heat cycle). Symptoms include: appetite
loss, low energy or depression, excessive
thirst or urination, a bloated abdomen,
vomiting, a bad odor from the hind end,
pus dripping from the vulva, fever, or signs
of shock (fast heart rate, collapse). Any of
these should be reported promptly to your
vet. Pyometra is a veterinary
emergency.
Spaying and neutering before the
first heat cycle is the best prevention
for pyometra. You will not only avoid the
risk of pyometra and severe damage to your
wallet, you’ll help reduce pet overpopulation as
well. SPAY and NEUTER please!