Hormonal influences and mis-mating shots
Females that have received estradiol as a mismating shot in diestrus are at risk for more severe disease because estrogen increases the number of progesterone receptors in the endometrium. 25 percent of females receiving estradiol in diestrus develop pyometra. Pyometra is less common in female cats because progesterone is only released by the ovaries after mating. Also in cats, the risk of developing the disease differs depending on breed. Treatment
The most important aspect of treatment of pyometra is quick action to provide supportive care. Female dogs are often septic and in shock (see septic shock). Intravenous fluids and antibiotics should be given immediately. Once the female dog has been stabilized, then the treatment of choice is an emergency spay. In livestock the treatment of choice for minor cases is dinoprost tremethamine (lutalyse). Supportive antibiotic treatment may be recommended also. Severe cases require surgery. References
External links

Pyometra from The Pet Health Library
Pyometra Surgery Photos and Description from The Pet Center
Sycosis is an inflammation of hair follicles, especially of the beard area, and generally classified as papulopustular and chronic. Types
Types include:

Sycosis barbae
Lupoid sycosis
Tinea sycosis
Herpetic sycosis


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