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My dog has pyometra. How urgent is surgery for an infected uterus?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

My pet us suffering from pyometra?please suggest me the right time for operation?

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 17th, 2017

If your dog has pyometra or infected uterus this is need for immediate emergency surgery to spay and remove the infected uterus. The vet may stabilize with medications and fluids if sick but surgery should not be delayed more than needed to make sure she is stable.

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