Pyometra in dogs – what is it?

GdS Abuela 400
Pyometra in dogs

Abuela, a 14 year old podenco, recently arrived at Galgos del Sol, having been taken away from her owner by the Guardia Civil. She has leishmania, rickettsia and a pyometra. She has had surgery and is on treatment for leish, and is now feeling better andmixing with the other dogs.

What is pyometra?