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Pyometra in Dogs

Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection requiring urgent treatment.

Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection requiring urgent treatment. Surgical removal of the infected uterus is commonly the preferred approach.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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