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Haematobiochemical and Vaginal Cytological Studies in Canine Pyometra
Volume 11| Issue 2 | December 2025
AUTHOR(S)
Amit Kumar Saren, Siddhartha Basu, Pradip Sarkar, Durgadas Mondal, Sanjay Datta

ABSTRACT

In the present study an attempt was made to evaluate haematobiochemical and vaginal cytological changes in pyometra affected bitches (n=80) and was compared with control group (20). A total of 80 bitches of age group 2-13 years old irrespective of breed were clinically examined and diagnosed for pyometra. Haematological changes revealed that Hb, RBC, PCV and lymphocyte values were significantly (P <0.05) low, whereas TLC & neutrophil values were significantly (P <0.05) higher in pyometra affected bitches than control. Biochemical studies showed significant increase (P <0.05) in the concentration of total protein (TP), globulin, SGOT and ALP, whereas albumin levels were significantly (P 80%) with less/few superficial cells (<20%), reflecting diestrus stage of estrous cycle. Bitches with open pyometra exhibited more numbers of parabasal and intermediate cells and scanty superficial cells along with excessive numbers of degenerated neutrophils, intracellular and extracellular bacteria, whereas bitches with closed pyometra showed appearance of higher parabasal cells with few intermediate cells in vaginal cytology.

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https://www.doi.org/10.62418/ijvph.11.2.2025.78-82
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Citation: Saren AK, Basu S, Sarkar P, Mondal D, Datta S. Haematobiochemical and Vaginal Cytological Studies in Canine Pyometra. Indian Journal of Veterinary Public Health. 2025; 11(2): 78-82.
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.62418/ijvph.11.2.2025.78-82