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Pyometra is an infection of the uterus that occurs when the uterus is under the influence of progesterone. Pyometra in the cat generally occurs in queens between 3 and 14 years of age and is most common in nulliparous queens more than 5 years of age. This condition is also life‐threatening.

Typical signs for pyometra include polydipsia, weight loss, and foul‐smelling discharge in some cases. Many queens will be depressed, have a slightly decreased appetite, have an increased respiratory rate, and be lethargic. Some will seem relatively normal except for polydipsia and excessive licking or grooming of the hindquarters. Caretakers might notice that the urine in the litterbox has a bloody or mucoid consistency.