Table 1 Cause of death in the five bitches that died in present study
From: Closed cervix is associated with more severe illness in dogs with pyometra
Bitch no. | Closed/open cervix pyometra | Cause of death |
|---|---|---|
1 | open | Euthanasia due to concomitant mammary tumours |
2 | open | Euthanasia 20 days after surgery due to stump pyometra and severe illness |
3 | open | Died one day after surgery due to severe septic peritonitis |
4 | open | Died one day after surgery due to concomitant myocarditis and disseminated intravascular coagulation |
5 | open | Died one day after surgery due to uncertain reasons and concomitant peritonitis |