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Metritis In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

By Phillip Mlynar

Metritis in dogs is a condition that involves the lining of a dog’s uterus swelling after she contracts a bacterial infection. It usually takes place a week or so after a dog has given birth. This is a serious issue that a veterinarian must treat; otherwise, there’s a chance that septic shock might set in,…

Phillip Mlynar
Phillip Mlynar

Phillip Mlynar spends his days writing about pets, music, and craft beer (and sometimes the overlap between them). He's won numerous awards at the annual Cat Writers' Association Communication Contest, some of which are proudly on display at his local dive bar.

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