My dog has pyometra and is bleeding a lot. Is this normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 4 days old
Hi my dog was recently diagnosed with Pyometra she has been on antibiotics for a week and seems to be getting better but now she is bleeding a lot like puddles at times what could that be? Thank you
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Published on December 28th, 2017
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Assie! Where is she bleeding from? Her vulva? Bleeding and purulent discharge from the vulva is common in an open pyometra, that means the infection is draining though an open cervix. The draining doesn't indicate that she is improving or will get better it just means that the cervix is open. There are 2 types of pyometras: 1) open and 2) closed. Closed are very serious because the uterus can get very big and rupture. I highly recommend having Assie spayed. Pyometras are life threatening. If you are not planning on breeding her I would proceed with removing her uterus. I would contact your Vet when they open and discuss the discharge and bleeding and see if they want to change their course of action. I hope this helps and I wish Assie the very best!
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Published on April 29th, 2017
Pyometra is a serious and life threatening (if not treated) Infection of the uterus. Surgery after stabilization of clinical condition is definitively what is needed to save her life. Infection can be potentially spread and become systemic. Weakness is probably due to high temperature and to generalized illness. I am not sure if your veterinarian suggested that, but surgical treatment is needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on February 18th, 2019
A pyometra is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. Signs of it include excessive drinking, abdominal distension, lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, frequent urination, and potentially discharge from the vulva (known as an open pyometra). In a closed pyometra, there is not discharge due to the cervix being closed, and if the dog isn't treated quickly, the uterus will rupture. If you suspect Abby has a pyometra, you need to take her into a vet immediately for treatment.
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Published on December 25th, 2017
Pyometra is a life threatening infection, but if she is draining from her vulva that is actually a good sign and might buy her more time than if she was not draining. If this is a pyometra she will need an emergency spay to remove her uterus. Today would be the safest. Did the doctor at the emergency center send you home with antibiotics? If not I would recommend calling them back and request to pick some up. It is just a bandaid to the larger problem, but it may help some in the meantime. Keep her well hydrated. There is a chance that she could survive this, but her chances decrease the longer you wait. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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