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My dog has discharge and is vomiting. Could it be pyometra?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog was having brown discharge from her vagina and my vet gave her antibiotic and anti inflammatory for 5 days.That brown discharge in one single dose disappeared(it was coming from past 3 weeks and in one dose how can it stop?)and now on 4th day again discharge has appeared but this time it is slimy whitish thick or clear slimy thick discharge.What is happening with my girl?she is vomiting white foam also.plz help.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2018

Your poor pup! If she isn't spayed, I would be very concerned that she has a pyometra. This is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment, and it would cause a white discharge as well as vomiting. It sounds like your vet may have been suspicious she had a pyometra and tried treating it medically with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Unfortunately the medical route often isn't successful, and surgery is needed to treat it. This means spaying her. I would take her back into the vet immediately, as this is a medical emergency. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on October 19th, 2017

    I am having a little trouble interpreting what you are saying, but I think you mean that Lazi was diagnosed with an infection in her uterus, also called a pyometra. This is a life-threatening infection that left un-treated will result in death. Some minor infections where the pets are not sick and their uterus is draining out can be treated aggressively with multiple antibiotics and supportive veterinary care, but many dogs will have this infection every single time they go back into heat. Most dogs with pyometra will need surgery to remove the uterus as this will completely remove all of the infection and prevent issues in the future. Here is some more information on pyometra: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=603 If I am incorrect in your concerns, please post another question!

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    Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 30th, 2017

    Take Beau back to the vet today - even if it's after hours. She may have an infection in her uterus called a PYOMETRA. This will progress and can be life threatening. Just giving oral antibiotics is rarely enough to resolve the infection. She may need an emergency hysterectomy surgery. The longer you wait, the more sick she will become. The only way to prevent this is performing a spay surgery when she is young and healthy - as an elective procedure.

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