what is pyometra in dogs and why it occurs

Pyometra happens to be a secondary infection in female unspyed dogs

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the progesteron hormone remains elevated even after two months of their heat cycle ends.

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pyometra is a bacterial infection occurs several weeks after a dog's heat cycle.

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the hormone causes the uterus lining to be thickened as it prepares for pregnancy

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the cervix relaxes during the second week of estrus (heat) allowing the bacteria to enter the uterus.

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the lining of uterus for years enhances the chances of infection

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lack of proper hygiene during heat cycle could cause this to occur .

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