HAEMATOLOGICAL CHANGES IN OPEN CERVIX PYOMETRA FOLLOWING PGF2a THERAPY IN CANINES
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2015
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Canine pyometra is a common reproductive disorder of intact diestrual bitch, which warrants early
recognition, diagnosis and appropriate treatment to avoid any disastrous consequences. A total of
36 bitches of different breeds and age were divided into three groups consisting of twelve bitches
in each group. Animals of Group I were treated with PGF2a @ 250 μg/kg body weight once daily
for five days, and those of Group II were treated with PGF2a @ 30 μg/kg body weight twice daily
for eight days subcutaneously. Both the above groups including Group III (non-PGF2a control) were
treated with selected antibiotics (Cefataxime, Amikacin etc) parenterally for seven days based on
antibiogram results at standard dosage. The effect of PGF2a treatment on haematological changes
in open type of pyometra revealed no changes in total erythrocyte count, haemoglobin and packed
cell volume, while there was marked neutrophilic leucocytosis, monocytosis and shift to left
(immature neutrophils).
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TNV_IJVSB_2015_11(1)1-4
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Veterinary Science