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Journal : Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction

Risk factors of pyometra in cat at several clinics in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia Rosyta, Pegy; Rimayanti Rimayanti; Budi Utomo; Jola Rahmahani; Yulianna Puspitasari; Wiwik Misaco Yuniarti
Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024): Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ovz.v13i2.2024.115-119

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Pyometra is a reproductive disease that most often affects cats which is caused by bacterial infection of the uterus. This study aims to determine the risk factors that could influence the occurrence of pyometra in cats. The study was conducted at the Four Leg Pet Care, Asa Animal Clinic, and K-5 Animal Care in Kediri regency in December 2021 to February 2022. This retrospective cohort study took secondary data for the period 2020 to 2021 as research material and found 35 cats diagnosed with pyometra. The odds ratio was calculated to analyze the associations to some factors including age, body weight, use of hormonal contraception, frequency of administration of hormonal contraception, hormonal contraceptive drugs used, dose of hormonal contraception given.  Analysis of the relationship between risk factors for pyometra showed that the factors age, use of hormonal contraception, and frequency of giving hormonal contraceptives each have p values ​​of 2.17, 2.13, and 2.13, respectively. It could be concluded that age, use of hormonal contraception, and frequency of administration of hormonal contraception influenced or had an association with the risk of pyometra in cats.
A study on the beneficial effect of advocating prophylactic spaying of young nulliparous bitches to prevent pyometra Sharveihn Sathindren; Suryo Kuncorojakti; Suzanita Utama; Tita Damayanti Lestari; Wiwik Misaco Yuniarti
Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ovz.v14i1.2025.8-15

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This study aimed to evaluate the potential benefits of advocating elective spaying (ES) in young nulliparous bitches as a preventive measure for pyometra, a severe and potentially life-threatening condition. Specifically, the study examined whether elective spaying, which eliminates the risk of pyometra and its associated complications, offers significant advantages over the treatment of pyometra once it develops. Generally, the short- and long-term risks associated with elective spaying are minimal when compared to the significant complications and dangers posed by pyometra. A retrospective open-ended study was conducted, collecting data from veterinary clinics across Penang Island using a structured questionnaire. Information was gathered primarily from medical records and interviews with veterinarians and pet owners when data were missing or unclear in the records. The study compared 30 bitches of various breeds who underwent elective spaying with 30 bitches who underwent emergency ovariohysterectomy (EOH) due to pyometra. A standard set of outcomes was evaluated to assess and compare complications. The results showed that the elective spaying group experienced only minor or trivial complications, and owners incurred significantly lower costs compared to those whose bitches underwent emergency surgery for pyometra, which was associated with more severe complications and substantially higher costs. Based on these findings, the study concluded that elective spaying is a safe and cost-effective prophylactic measure against pyometra.