Open AccessDescription of a closed pyometra on a wild boar (Sus scrofa, Linnaeus 1758)
Author(s) -
Andreia Garcês,
Vanessa Soeira,
Sara Lóio,
Isabel Pires
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
veterinarska stanica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.173
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 1849-1170
pISSN - 0350-7149
DOI - 10.46419/vs.53.3.3
Subject(s) - pyometra , wild boar , lethargy , anorexia , uterus , domestic pig , domestic animal , veterinary medicine , biology , zoology , medicine , geography , endocrinology , forestry
Pyometra is a pus accumulation in the uterine lumen. This paper reports an unusual case of pyometra in a female Sus scrofa of Parque Biologico de Gaia (Avintes, Portugal). The animal was of advanced age, and the clinical signs (e.g., anorexia, lethargy) were originally associated with geriatric conditions. The animal presented a large uterus, which likely further contributed to the locomotion difficulties and poor body condition. To the extent of our knowledge, this is the first report of a close pyometra in wild boar (Sus scrofa, Linnaeus, 1758). However, this diagnosis must be taken into account during uterine evaluation and special attention must be given to its inspection in meat animals.