What medicine should female cats take after pyometra?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

What medicine should female cats take after pyometra?

Recommended medication for female cats with pyometra:

1. There are generally no obvious symptoms in the early stage of atretic pyometra, but symptoms such as dehydration and vomiting will appear later. Use oxytocin conservatively. Or cloprostol treatment, but the effect is less effective and the risk is greater.

2. Open pyometra can be treated with oxytocin or cloprostol, metronidazole and other antibiotics, which have certain effects, but have a high recurrence rate.

3. The fundamental solution requires removal of the uterus and ovaries. If the physical condition is poor, clinical evaluation by a professional veterinarian is required. Broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to reduce inflammation after hysterectomy.

Methods to prevent pyometra in female cats:

1. Pay attention to environmental hygiene, clean the cat’s vagina, and avoid using hormonal drugs.

2. Neuter in time. Cats with no need for breeding can be sterilized after the first estrus in 6 months.

3. Do not bathe cats during estrus, and avoid unclean mating.

4. Check the cat regularly. The female cat needs appropriate care after giving birth, and the residue needs to be eliminated.