uterine infections can they be painful??

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ok so as title says

little mare is at vets being flushed out and having antibiotics into the uterus from finding out she had an infection

what we thought was her having bad seasons was actually the infection coming out

update today was a bit of a shock :eek:

they have found a marble inside --we didn't know it was in there

they have said it is quite deep down and could not be felt by palpatation

they are going to try and remove it but this may not be easy and may have to leave it in if all fails

i asked if the marble caused the infection and would she of been in pain with this going on --they said probably not but i can't help thinking this could explain some of her behaviour over months

-tight through the back --stroppy strides when ridden--agressive behaviour -- uptight and moody in herself

these symptoms were the reason we took her to the vets to check her ovaries but they are ok from the scan

anyone else had this experience
 
I'd be surprized if the infection doesn't cause pain. She will certainly have been feeling below par and I know myself when I'm ill I can get grumpy.
 
If she has true pyometra, a uterus full of pus then that can certainly cause signs of discomfort during exercise as it get's jiggled around, and in some mares will manifest as vague colicy signs due to distension. Even if the uterus was less full it is plausible that your mare might feel uncomfortable. Also mares with infections often short-cycle themselves due to the prostaglandins produced as a result of inflammation, which could result in behavioural changes/ narkiness.

Marbles can be hard to palpate if you don't know they are there, but if there is an infection present I would be keen to get it out even if it needs doing at some point in the future when the uterus has returned to a more normal size.
 
thanks for replies

update is she is home minus the marble -thankfully

took some time but they managed to remove it and clear her infection

now fingers crossed she will be more comfy in herself
 
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