My pet has pyometra, but surgery is risky. What are my treatment options?

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My pet is suffering from pyometra but she is not in conditions to do the operation,doctor said there will be risk in doing operation? What can I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 9 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am very sorry Kitty has pyometra. Unfortunately the only way to cure pyometra is surgical removal of the uterus. Left untreated (no surgery), pyometra has a very high mortality rate. At this point, sadly, there is not a lot you can do as far as at home treatments. There is always a risk with surgery, especially when putting an animal under general anesthesia, but the benefit (saving Kitty) may outweigh the risks in this regard. Please consult with your veterinarian further.. He/she is more familiar with your pet and your pet's history and will be able to provide further council to aide in your decision.

My pet has pyometra, but surgery is risky. What are my treatment options?

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