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Pyometra

Pyometra is a severe bacterial infection with accumulation of pus within the uterus. It often occurs in middle-aged or older females that never had puppies, younger dogs are sometimes affected.

Pyometra is a severe bacterial infection with an accumulation of pus within the uterus. It often occurs in middle-aged or older females that never had puppies, younger dogs are sometimes affected. Pyometra results from hormonal influences that decrease the normal resistance to infection. As a result, bacteria enters the uterus when the cervix is open during the heat period and infection results. Signs or pyometra include loss of appetite, excessive thirst, depression, and vomiting. This disease may develop very slowly over several weeks.