Comments on: Labrador health: Pyometra – how to make sure your dog is safe

By: Sammie@LabSiteHQ

Sammie@LabSiteHQ — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:58:39 +0000

In reply to Helen. Thank you for sharing, Helen. We really hope your pup's surgery went well - what a scary time for you. ~Sammie

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:38:50 +0000

Our nine month old Labrador puppy is currently undergoing emergency surgery for pyometra, which I would not have recognised if I hadn’t read your Labrador book.
She was off her food and lethargic, but so are a lot of dogs in this hot weather. She finished her season three weeks ago and I was therefore keeping a close eye on her and when she started cleaning herself more and then I saw some discharge, I contacted the vet straight away. To start with I think that they thought I was fussing and said it would be extremely unlikely, but they agreed to scan her and were immediately shocked to find that her womb was full of pus. So please take note of your gut instincts with your dog and follow the advice given by Philippa. We are praying that it will save our girl’s life

By: emortal

emortal — Sun, 21 May 2023 10:52:03 +0000

had a dog die after a pyometra op ,as it was originally misdiagnosed by the vet at 10yrs pf age

By: Lori cascanette

Lori cascanette — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:58:13 +0000

I have a lab/rotti she is 7 1/2 yrs old i was walking her one day and notice a large amount of discharge coming out but coming out of heat I thought it was just the finishing of her period. I didn’t notice the drippings on the floor cause she would lick it up. After about a week I started noticing more and more discharge go up to the vets and asked them if it was possible that a dog could get yeast infections. They got me on the same day checked her out and then they said she has pyometra. Didn’t know what that was until they explained it I almost died right there on the office. I started reading up on this and found out more about it. The surgery where we are is anywhere from $2100/3000 again I cried, I looked on Pinterest and saw some home remedies I bought some tumeric and Manuka honey cause she wasn’t eating and I wasn’t ready to lose her not yet anyways. Started giving her the two and it slowed it down and she is eating again and wants to go for walks I know it’s not going to get rid of it but I’m hoping it will buy me time to save the money. I never knew this I always got my dogs spayed or nuetered she’s the first one I didn’t get spayed now I’m regretting that I didn’t. Now I tell people to get them especially females spayed this is nasty for both the dog and owner I feel so guilty she is going through this cause of me but im hoping she can have the surgery soon and become herself again

By: Marque

Marque — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:33:28 +0000

My Toy Poodle, “Peanut”, was given to me by a woman whom could no longer care for her and I assumed she was spayed considering she had a large scar on her abdomen. Yes I know poor judgement but I was in college and had never had my own dog to care for. I got her in 2008 when she was 5yo. and in 2015 I woke up to her barely being able to walk and her stomach was massive and rock hard! Now I will say that I never saw any signs of her being in season over the years, but she was only 9lbs. and never acted any different. I of course called my emergency vet and she urged me to bring her in at once. After a quick blood work up she was positive for Plyometra and knocking on deaths door! They said the only chance she had was emergency surgery and I of course said yes. I knew the odds were against Peanut, but I also knew the kind of dog she was, always playing and running and NEVER seemed her real age! Miraculously she made a full recovery even after having over a pound of infection removed from her tiny body! She lived another amazing 2.5yrs running and playing with her pit bull brother and human brother and sister before calmly passing at the ripe age of 15! If you take anything from my story, please take the fact that every dog is different, and even when the odds seem stacked against them, they can and in many cases, WILL fight and survive to love you! I love and miss her more than anything and even my kids still cry for her sometimes, so I am so happy with the decision I made that day! It educated me so much and gave us so many more beautiful memories with our beloved Peanut!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:11:27 +0000

Our american lab just turned 18 months and finished her second season a few weeks ago. My partner had read this blog and the comments a while ago and mentioned it was something we need to look out for. Two days ago we noticed a small bit of discharge and that she had been drinking more than usual. Thanks to this blog we knew to take her to the vet urgently where they confirmed she had Pyo. They told us we had spotted it very soon, where most owners don’t. It meant she had the best chance possible and she’s now recovering from her emergency spay surgery, still with us and getting healthy. Thank you so much for your advice, you have literally just saved her life!

By: Rose Bayliss

Rose Bayliss — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 17:00:32 +0000

I’ve only had my new beautiful female dog for 2 weeks and she had a season almost straight away. I was told that she’s 2yrs. She was on and off food, drank lots of water, but last night she was sick and had runny poo’s, not herself. Phoned vet this morning and took her down, she’s been diagnosed with Piometra and put on anti-biotics and fluids with a view to having an op in a couple of days. She lost a lot of weight, looks so bony. I can only hope she gets through all of this and survives. Bless her.

By: Manu

Manu — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 08:32:20 +0000

my black lab Ginger has this problem which we realized tooooo late. she is 8 yrs old. the pus discharge is very very bad. just called our vet and he said operation is a big NO NO, as she wont be able to handle it. she definitely is in pain. my heart is breaking.

By: Pippa Mattinson

Pippa Mattinson — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 06:46:15 +0000

Hi Rebecca, I’m assuming you are in the UK? – here is the PDSA website https://www.pdsa.org.uk/vet-services you’ll find the information you need there.

By: Pippa Mattinson

Pippa Mattinson — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:59:59 +0000

In reply to Avis. Glad your dog is doing well after surgery avis. 17 is a great age :)