Female vet performing a physical exam on dog to diagnose pyometra.
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Pyometra in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Pyometra is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects female dogs. The term pyometra derives from the Greek words “pyo,” meaning pus, and “metra,” meaning uterus. Essentially, it refers to an infection of the uterus that leads to the accumulation of pus. This condition can occur in any sexually mature female dog, but it is most commonly seen in older, unspayed dogs,…

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