How long can my cat wait for pyometra treatment with pus discharge?

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

That discharge is very abnormal. My guess is that she may have a pyometra (uterine infection). I suggest you get her to a vet as soon as you can. If you are not near an emergency vet she can likely wait until morning as long as she is eating and drinking OK. If she is acting sick then you need to find an emergency vet right now. This is not something you can treat at home. Best wishes.

Yes, I would be very concerned about Ziggy. The discharge from her vulva looks white, and I'm afraid she could have a pyometra. This is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. In this case, I feel she needs to see a vet immediately. If she does have a pyometra, spaying her is part of the recommended treatment. Please bring her into a vet now. Best of luck.

I'm sorry Quai has a pyometra! In terms of a spay vs hormones, spaying her is the best option. While it is a more difficult surgery, cats who are diagnosed in the early stages of the disease are very good surgical candidates. The success rate for medical treatment with hormones is widely variable and not without considerable risk and potential long-term complications. These hormones are not always successful at treating the pyometra, and there are side effects to the hormones including restlessness, panting, vomiting, salivation, and abdominal pain. In addition, because prostaglandins (the hormone used) causes uterine contractions, the uterus itself has the potential to rupture and spill infection into the abdomen causing peritonitis. For the best possible outcome, I would recommend spaying Quai.

This is likely a uterine infection and the milky substance would be pus. In these cases it's best to have her evaluated by a veterinarian, because these infections can get worse if left untreated. It's not an emergency, but best to have her seen within 24 hours. The vet can give the necessary medications and spay her to keep it from happening again. I hope that helps and Scarlet gets better soon.

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.

It can be normal for vaginal discharge after a pyometra surgery. The uterus is removed above the cervix. If blood and infection is present in the vaginal cavity it will still be present and leak out the vulva . If it is a small amount and Lucy is recovering normal I would not be concerned. If she is not eating, being overly painful or large amount of discharge I would recommend having her re checked by your vet.