I think my cat may have Pyometra? Please help.?

I have been through Pyometra with one of my Queens. With Pyometra (Infection of the Uterus) it develops after being in estrus for extended periods of time and bacteria going crazy in the uterus due to prolonged periods of high progesterone. The discharge is generally yellowish and mucus like. They will also ususally have a low grade fever. Also the female cat will wash herself (vulva) excessively. Signs at first can emulate pregnancy but once the cervix closes the infection is now stuck and no where to drain. (I'm trying to make this simple to understand) Once this happens the pus literally starts filling up the uterus and now your cat is in a life threatening stage. One of two things happen if left untreated. First your cat will start puking because of the toxins building in her system. Then either your cats kidneys will shut down (which is what usually happens) or the uterus will burst....dead cat either way. The best thing to do is get your cat spay immediately if she has Pyometra, it is really the only sure way to cure the cat. I know my vet thought he could cure the problem and thank goodness I knew the signs. My $1800 breeding queen had an emergency spay! As for your Tom, he is to young to mate and I'm sure you've noticed how he probably is avoiding your female if she is in heat (yes, they do avoid them! LOL) Toms generally reach mating age between 9-10 months old on average.

It is also possible she has a bladder infection, this is not uncommon with whole females that go in and out of estrus. Either way, she needs to be seen by a veterinarian ASAP or you may wake up to a dead cat.....

Edited to add: Most all vets will recommend spaying the cat immediately. There really is NO CURE for Pyometra except spaying your cat because the problem still remains, hormones out of whack. Many vets will try and save a valuable Queen like mine and the outcome is generally spaying, but after ONE WEEK my queen went down hill FAST! I've been breeding for over 10 years and this is the first queen I dealt with this problem. I caught the Pyometra quickly because if I hadn't my queen would be DEAD! What is really amazing are the people who give advice and have no clue!!! People really need to give advice about things they actually know about, you know, first hand knowledge, instead of bad advice that can KILL YOUR CAT!

BTW, I have NEVER had a 4 month old cat able to breed. But then what do I know I've only had several hunderd cats including kittens over the last 10 years (geez, again people with NO experience)

Pyometra In Cats

Have you called your vet? I am curious as to why you think your cat has Pyometra? You stated that "she still eats but has a hard time going to the bathroom(she tries but no urine comes out)." Note: This is also indicative of a bladder problem.

Usually, consulations on the phone with the vet's office are free but you should def. call your vet ASAP. Perhaps your cat has a urinary blockage or infection which would cause pain for the cat and can be life-threatening. My male cat is on UR food for life because he has a very small bladder and sometimes it acts up, so I always keep an eye on his bathroom habits.

Def. call your vet; the vet can give you official medical advice which will help you. It sounds as if you cat is def. experiencing some pain and def. has a medical issue. The vet will be able to rule in/out what is wrong with her and if it is Pyometra, will also be able to answer all your question concerning costs, etc. Please, call your vet immediately for the sake of your cat's health.

P.S. It looks as though Jessica has given you some very important information and I can def. sympathize with your financial problems. Can a relative assist you or are there any animal groups in your area that might help? Def. try Petsmart as you mentioned if you have no other alternatives, but do seek help asap.

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I think my cat may have Pyometra? Please help.?

She's has been inactive and resting all day and night. Her stomach appears wider than normal. She still eats but has a hard time going to the bathroom(she tries but no urine comes out). I also notice that when she is laying down she begins to squeeze her stomach like she has to take a poop but...

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If its pyro you need surgery now - do not wait to find out - get her to the vet to be treated. If caught early usually no surgery is necessary. But she still needs to be spayed one way or the other. If she is pregnant it will be spay/abort. Many cats with pyro need to be spayed quickly or you can loss them (die).

While your boy is 3 months - he also needs to be neutered asap - kittens as young as 4 months have been known to breed.