TY  - JOUR
T1  - Hematological and Serum Chemical Characteristics of Open-Cervix and Closed-Cervix Pyometra in Bitches
AU - Yu, Il-Jeoung 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 11
IS  - 19
SP  - 3658
EP  - 3661
PY  - 2012
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2012.3658.3661
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2012.3658.3661
KW  - Open-cervix pyometra
KW  -closed-cervix pyometra
KW  -BUN
KW  -alkaline phosphatase
KW  -glucose concentration
AB  - 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 &gt;30:1). The most prominent finding was the alkaline phosphatase level in CCP (307.5 u L<SUP>-1</SUP>). A mildly elevated glucose concentration was seen in OCP (147.9 mg L<SUP>-1</SUP>). The present study provides valuable characteristics of open-cervix and closed-cervix pyometra in bitches.
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