Is excessive drinking and incontinence normal after pyometra surgery?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Female | spayed | 5 years and 9 months old | 8 lbs
My 8lb Yorkie Poodle Chanel had pyometra surgery 3 days ago and is drinking an excessive amount of water. Each time she drinks she has to urinate, she also has diarrhea which her vet says is an effect of antibiotics. Is the incontinence normal? Each day she is improving, becoming more active
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Published on November 9th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The increased drinking and urinating could result from residual infection, and irritation to the bladder during surgery. The diarrhea can be due to stress, pain, or the antibiotics. All in all I would say that if she is eating and becoming more active, I would not panic yet. Give it a few more days. If no improvement in the urination problem in 2 days, or if worsening in any way, it’s time for a recheck with your vet. Best wishes to you and Chanel.
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Published on May 30th, 2017
Hi, I am concerned that Diva may have developed another problem or illness since her pyometra surgery. I would not expect her to have blood in her urine after two weeks. Its possible that she may have got a urine tract infection (uti). I'm also concerned that it sounds like she is straining to poop/ pee. This is also not normal. I'm sure the vet who performed her surgery would like to check her as soon as possible. They may suggest testing her urine and feces (poop) to check for an infection or parasites.
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Published on January 10th, 2022
Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Yes, incontinence is definitely a possibility but there could certainly be something else going on being that she just had pyometra surgery a week ago. Maybe she is in pain and doesn't want to go outside? It is best to take her back to your vet for a follow-up and to have a urine sample checked. I would be concerned and not consider this to be normal. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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