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What are the potential risks after pyometra surgery for my dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 9 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs

What is the risk after operations of pyometra

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Answered By Isabelle Roese, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 16th, 2017

Good day. Recovery post op is often linked to how bad things were before surgery (bloodwork, hydration, severity of condition). That said, if the surgery went well and Kitty, your Pomeranian, received good antibiotics, hydration and adequate pain meds, she could recover fully. The pyometra surgery itself is a spay surgery, and spay surgeries are performed every day in veterinary practice around the countr. I wish Kitty the best recovery. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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