Can antibiotics cure my cat's pyometra without costly surgery?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 3 lbs
hi my cat has pyometra. And the vet gave her antibiotics. i started giving her antibiotics since yesterday. and im not sure if there is a discharge because i didnt notice one. is it normal that if my cat took antibiotics, there wont be a discharge? and could an antibiotic heal her? i dont have money for operations.
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Published on July 17th, 2018
Poor kitty. The picture you have posted does show pus (infection) discharge from her vaginal area. This is likely pus coming from her uterus. Antibiotics alone unfortunately won't cure her of her pyometra infection. There is a stronger medication that has been tried and successful in a few cases of pyometra that you can get prescribed by your veterinarian but it also isn't cheap. The medication also isn't a guarantee. Surgical removal of the ovaries is the only wayt to guarantee success when dealing with a pyometra. I can understand your financial restraints here. Below are some resources that I hope can help you afford the surgery that Lux needs to get well. www.carecredit.com http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html I hope that Lux is able to make a full and speedy recovery. I wish you and her the very best moving forward. Take care! https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951481
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Published on August 17th, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am very sorry Kitty has pyometra. Unfortunately the only way to cure pyometra is surgical removal of the uterus. Left untreated (no surgery), pyometra has a very high mortality rate. At this point, sadly, there is not a lot you can do as far as at home treatments. There is always a risk with surgery, especially when putting an animal under general anesthesia, but the benefit (saving Kitty) may outweigh the risks in this regard. Please consult with your veterinarian further.. He/she is more familiar with your pet and your pet's history and will be able to provide further council to aide in your decision.
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