Please could anyone tell me the symptoms of pyometra,

There have been lots of threads about this on here recently.

do a search on the internet about pyo & you will get some info.

basically it is an infection of the uterus & depending if it's open / closed will depend on the symptoms.
But drinking excessively / lethargy / miserable / off food / possible pain / vaginal discharge are all possible symptoms of pyo. It is a potentially life threatening condition which can be fatal if not treated.

If you suspect pyo go to the vets, if they say its not pyo and dog doesn't improve go back to vets.  If vet says again he thinks maybe its just a bad phantom...yea you get the picture!

I know that if the bitch starts vomiting then its serious.  also if the bitch starts discharging yucky greening stuff get her too the vets.

We had this 2 and half weeks ago with our bitch.  £ weeks pior she had been to the vets twice because she was off her food and very quite.  first time vet says theres nothing wrong, we mention pyo but no temp and vet can't feel anything but is given antibiotics because we say is not right (we have a good relationship with our vets!).  Second trip different vet after she was OK on anti-biotics but after course had finished she because down, off food etc again!  This time still nothing to show pyo.  Was given some tablets to help hormonal problems.  few days later one eveing, discharge, phone vet and book in for a morning operation!

Both me and mum without discussion with eachother said "think it might be pyo" and it was, luckily girl is ok now, was caught and we now have no-more worries about seasons.

mainly saying, if gut thinks pyo then get vet to check it out, and keep returing to the vet if nothing improves!

Have a look here and see if this helps :)

pyometra link

Heres another link:
pyometra

We lost our 13 year old greyhound to this years ago. I thought she was just in season, she always stopped eating in season. By the time I realised it was more serious it was too late.
The vet said she was old and very ill and would more than likely die during the operation. We decided to have her PTS.
I felt really guilty a long time I still do 8 years on.
At the time I knew nothing of this illnes now Im very weary of it happening again to 1 of my other dogs.
If suspect your dog as this please get help right away it suddenly hits them like a bolt out the blue. Its an awfull thing to happen.
I think every owner of a bitch should be aware of this.
Sorry for the rant.