Pyometra is an infection of the uterus that may occur in dogs and cats making the pet very ill. The uterus is generally filled with pus. Although the disease has been recognized for decades, the true disease process has still not been completely understood.
How long does it take to defrost a refrigerator? A: Depending on the size and method, defrosting a refrigerator or freezer can take anywhere from 10 minutes to a day. The most common method is to unplug the refrigerator or freezer, prop the door open and allow the ice to melt on its own. However, this method may take up to a day to defrost the appliance completely.
1 Submerge the bag with the meat in cold water and change the water every 30 minutes. 2  The frozen meat will decrease the temperature of the water, slowing the thawing process if the water is not changed. 3  Defrost small amounts of meat in approximately 1 hour. 4  Larger pieces of meat can take up to 2 to 3 hours. Plan ahead for defrosting meat in the refrigerator since it will take time. 2  Place wrapped or covered meat on a dish to catch any raw juice runoff. 3  Defrost the meat for a full 24 hours. 4  Large cuts of meat, such as whole birds or roasts, can take 24 hours for every 5 lbs. ( 5 2.3 kg) of meat.