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My dog is licking pyometra discharge. Is it safe to allow her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Is it okay for my dog to lick & clean the discharge from her Pyometra or should I prevent her from doing so?

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 7th, 2018

It's usually not harmful to their stomachs, but is filled with bacteria, so has the potential to cause issues in the GI tract. It's best to keep her from licking it, but that would require her to wear an E-collar (aka the cone of shame). I hope that helps and she gets better soon.

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