Why is my cat still discharging pus after stump pyometra surgery?

Stump pyometra is a common sequela to retained ovarian tissue in the female dog. This can happen when the surgery was performed, As the ovary continues to produce progesterone and estrogen in cyclical fashion, any remaining endometrium is stimulated and fluid accumulation within the uterine stump occurs, increasing the chance for infection during diestrus. Ideally an ultrasound is needed to make sure there is no remnant of the ovaries left. If antibiotics are not effective, a bacterial swab should be ideally performed to identify specific type of bacteria and most appropriate antibiotic.

No, that is not normal. She should be put on broad spectrum antibiotics. There may be an infection in the uterine tissue that is remaining in the abdomen (stump pyometra). A second surgery may be needed to remove the infective tissue. The bloodwork shows a high white blood cell count indicating infection. Some of her liver enzymes are mildly elevated but I don't think they are significant at this time. She needs to be evaluated for a stump pyometra. ( https://healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/canine/stump-pyometra )

Unfortunately if pyometra persists despite antibiotics, it is best to proceed surgically by removing the uterus. The antibiotics are not working because possibly there is a resistant infection or your vet did not give the right antibiotic. Unfortunately a lot of these type of infections do not resolve without surgery. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Symptoms of a stump pyometra include discharge, vomiting, anorexia, lethargy, increased thirst, and increased urination. Your vet can do a blood test and urinalysis to see if Chutki has a UTI as opposed to a stump pyometra.

She is probably suffering from a stump pyometra, it is not very common but it can happen, it could also be due to a bad reaction to the suture material (internal). i think your vet is probably right on this one, i would also recommend to do an additional surgery in order to repair this condition. she is young, you do not have to worry about the surgery too much.

No, this is not normal - I would definitely recommend taking Magic back to the vet. Pus coming from the vagina in an unspayed female cat is a common sign of a serious uterine infection called a pyometra. This is a life-threatening problem that normally requires surgery to remove the infected uterus. Antibiotics can help for a while, but they are rarely successful at eliminating the infection - this is why surgery is the preferred treatment for this problem.

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