Assignment #4
Case studies for your review on this website: #18
1) You are referred from another veterinarian an 8 month old intact female Finnish Spitz that has had serosanguinous vulvar discharge and cornified vaginal epithelial cells on cytology for 7 weeks. Vaginal cytology collected today is completely cornified. What are two differentials for this problem in this dog? Which is most likely (explain your rationale)? What is your plan for this dog?
2) Pyometra has a two step pathogenesis, with formation of _____ _____ _____ after repeated exposure of the uterus to ovarian hormones followed by secondary _____. What is the most common bacterial organism cultured from the uterus or vaginal discharge of dogs with pyometra?
3) REVIEW QUESTION: Describe the endocrinology of calcium metabolism in dogs. How might supplementation with calcium during pregnancy precipitate hypocalcemia during lactation?
4) What are the pros and cons of medical therapy for pyometra in dogs? Describe medical therapy, including drug(s) used and treatment plan.