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A Retrospective Study of Pyometra in Canines

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Retrospective analysis found a 7.5% prevalence of pyometra in dogs, indicating significant breed variation.

The prevalence of pyometra was found to be 7.5%, with 336 out of 4502 dogs affected during the study period.
Saint Bernard showed the highest prevalence of pyometra at 71.4%, while German Shepherds exhibited the lowest at 3.4%.
Neutrophilia and increased alkaline phosphatase were prevalent in over 95% of pyometra cases, indicating severe health impacts.
Ovariohysterectomy was the primary treatment, with a notable mortality rate of 12.2% associated with the condition.

Pitroda et al. (2025) studied this question.

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