Pyometra  in Animals

 Pyometra  in Animals is Characerised by accumulation of pus in the uterus and may occur due to lack of sufficient relaxation of the cervix or to the presence of cervicitis combined with atony of the uterus and consequent lack of expulsive force.  

The amount of exudates varies from 25cc., which is barely felt upon examination, to several liters.
The uterine walls are thinner than in the non-pregnant uterus, but thicker than the pregnant uterus.
The condition has to be differentially diagnosed from pregnancy.
The condition has to be differentially diagnosed from pregnancy.

Pyometra in Animals
Pyometra  in Animals


Mucometra or Hydrometra

Both mucometra and hydrometra are similar except for the degree of hydration of mucin present in the uterus which may vary from a watery fluid to a semisolid mass.
Condition is observed in heifers or cows following -
arrest in the development of mullerian duct system.
persistence of hymen 
prolonged hormonal stimulation with estrogens or progestogens

Cows with mucometra or hydrometra due to defects of genital tract are sterile.
Cows with pyometra do not cycle, while cows with a hydrometra do.

Chronic Non-productive Metritis -


This condition is often referred to as chronic endometritis 
On rectal palpation-
the uterus lacks tone, 
has a thin wall, especially in the inter-caruncular spaces, 
caruncles, therefore, appear more prominent, and the endometrial surface feels wavy and uneven. 
Diagnosis is by vaginal examination and histological examination of biopsies.