Is my dog's pyometra serious, even with antibiotics? Should I get a second opinion?

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My Bella has being diagnosed with Pyometra, she only had d bleeding no loss of appetite etc vet has giving her antibiotic injrctions nd told to keep an eye on her, is this a serious dose or just a mild dose ot it, should we see another vet please help

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry Bella has a pyometra! A pyometra is a life threatening infection, there are no mild cases of it. It could be that your vet is trying to treat it medically with antibiotics since it sounds like it's an open pyometra, meaning that the cervix is open and allowing drainage. In cases of a close pyometra, the cervix is closed, the infection cannot drain, and the uterus needs to be removed to prevent it from rupturing. With open pyometras, you can try to treat it medically with antibiotics, especially if the dog isn't systemically ill. This is a treatment option for an open pyometra. If you feel like you'd like more in-depth treatment, which would include spaying her to remove her uterus, you can speak to your vet about having that done or seeing another vet for a second opinion.

Is my dog's pyometra serious, even with antibiotics? Should I get a second opinion?

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