Symptoms of Feline Pyometra Infections

A vaginal discharge is one of the earliest signs presented in cases of feline pyometra.  The discharge may be white or yellow, and is often accompanied by a fever.  A cat with a pyometra infection often gives the appearance of being depressed, lethargic, or lacking any sign of interest in regular activities.   Cats suffering from pyometra often begin to drink large quantities of water and urinate with more frequency.  A discharge can be seen coming from the vagina. 

If the cervix (part of a cat’s body that connects the uterus to the vagina) closes up, the discharge will be trapped in the uterus.  The cat’s abdomen can swell up as a result of this situation and cause the uterus to burst.  If this occurs, the cat will die within a few days.

Some detrimental health conditions can cause a cat’s body to process waste in the uterus, thus causing the kidneys to fail.  This type of medical problem will cause a cat to die.  Feline pyometra occurs only in female cats that have not been spayed.