Pyometra

Pyometra is a uterine infection that accumulates pus in the uterus.

Symptoms

 * purulent vaginal discharge
 * abnormal thirst (polydipsia)
 * abnormally large amounts of dilute urine (polyuria)
 * increased aggressiveness
 * depression, lethargy, and anorexia

Causes
Pyometra is usually reported shortly after a rabbit delivers her young. :476

It can also be a manifestation of Pasteurella multicoda transmitted during coitus. :456 Other bacterial causes of pyometra in rabbits include the following:
 * Staphylococcus aureus (most common)
 * Chlamydia
 * Listeria monocytogene
 * Moraxella bovis
 * Actinomyces pyogens
 * Brucella melitensis
 * Salmonella spp.

Experiences

 * Bunny Brigade Inc. (2022). Willow's story
 * Bunny Brigade Inc. (2019). Stories of pyometra in rescue
 * Bunny Wonderland. (2018). Don Don's story
 * Gainesville Rabbit Rescue. (2018). Quilla's story
 * West London Pet Hospital. (2018). Photo of rabbit uterus with pyometra
 * Delatite Veterinary Services. (2017). Hop's story
 * For Pet's Sake. (2016). Radiographs of a rabbit with pyometra
 * Catnip & Carrots Veterinary Hospital. (2015). Photo of rabbit uterus with pyometra
 * Bunny Wonderland. (2015). Fay's story
 * Photo of Fay's surgical procedure
 * Bunny Wonderland. (2015). Maia's story - includes a radiograph with pyometra
 * Photo of Maia's surgical procedure
 * Bunny Wonderland. (2015). Photo of a rabbit uterus with pyometra