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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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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

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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