Abstract
The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate hematological and serum chemical characteristics of Open-Cervix Pyometra (OCP) and Closed-Cervix Pyometra (CCP) in bitches. In terms of hematologic characteristics, bitches with OCP had mild normocytic, normochromic anemia and less leukocytosis. With regard to serum chemistry, a disproportionate increase in Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) was seen in CCP (BUN: creatinine ratios >30:1). The most prominent finding was the alkaline phosphatase level in CCP (307.5 uL-1). A mildly elevated glucose concentration was seen in OCP (147.9mg L-1). The present study provides valuable characteristics of open-cervix and closed-cervix pyometra in bitches.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 3658-3661 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 19 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Alkaline phosphatase
- Bun
- Closed-cervix pyometra
- Glucose concentration
- Open-cervix pyometra
Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Veterinary Science
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