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My dog has smelly discharge 4 days after pyometra spay. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 13 lbs

My dog had pyometra and had surgery to be spayed. Tonight 4 days after surgery she is still getting quite a bit of vaginal discharge that smells. Is that normal?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 23rd, 2017

I am assuming she is on an antibiotic. if not, then your vet should start her on an antibiotic. If she is on an antibiotic then you should call your vet as he/she may want to change antibiotics. After 4 days, I would expect any discharge to be decreasing.

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