Dog's pyometra discharge worsened after dose change. Increase meds?

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Hello, my 12 y/o dog was diagnosed with open pyometra Monday. Our vet prescribed 34mg of Baytril, given 2x daily. Friday, her discharge had lightened to about a quarter-sized output every 6 hours, so the dose was decreased to half (17mg 2x daily) on Saturday. We took her for a light, 15 min walk, gave a bath, and later that night noticed the discharge output is now palm-sized. Could this be from the walk/bath/lighter dose? Should we go back to 34mg 2x daily until our vet opens Mon? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 18 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would increase the antibiotics back to a higher dose is able and consider having her spayed as this can cure her the fastest. Antibiotics alone typically do not work for a cure but simply manage the problem

Dog's pyometra discharge worsened after dose change. Increase meds?

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