Usally not a great deal more than an average spay cost. There will be antibiotics involved. Unless this is a dog you are dead set on breeding again in the future, this is the way to go. If you are trying to save the uterus, then you are looking at considerably more.
Pyometra is fatal if it can not be eliminated by medical or surgical treatment. It is unusual for
antibiotics alone to work effectively for a uterine infection. In most
cases, either surgical removal of the uterus, or treatment with
prostaglandins and antibiotics in combination is necessary in order to
resolve uterine infections. Prostaglandins stimulate muscular contractions
of the uterus and help it to clear infections by expelling infectious
material. It can be hard to be certain that a uterine infection is
present, but X-rays will show the enlarged uterus in some cases. Ultrasound
examination is a good tool to diagnose this disease, if it is available as
a test option. High white blood cell counts are usually associated with
pyometra but some dogs have normal or even low white blood cell counts with
this disorder. Increased drinking and increased urination are a sign of
bacterial toxins associated with pyometra. If these signs are present it is
very important to aggressively treat this disorder.
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The estimate received yesterday for my Swiss Mountain Dog was $3,800 - $5,500. Far more than a typical spaying procedure. Calling other vet's confirmed that this price was not unusual. I am in Southern Ca so most things here cost more.
I have a 66lb Collie/Shepherd mix and the vet told me that surgery for my dog averages $1200-$1500. (that's just surgery alone) and I live in NYC. It all really depends on the size of your dog and also your area of location as well. It never hurts to call your local veterinarian office regarding the prices. They're usually very informative and will tell you other 'alternatives' if you cannot afford the surgery.
We live in southeast michigan. Our vet wanted 1,000. I read online to go to the humane society. They only charged us 380! And that includes the removal of a small tumor. We were very very satisfied with the excellent service and price of the human society. They saved our dogs life and saved us the grief of not being able to afford a thousand dollars. highly recommend checking them out.
Cocker Spaniel 4 yrs. old had an open Pyometra which means that she was having a discharge.
- $200.00 for the ultrasound and blood work to confirm it was pyometra
- $1,600 at the Emergency clinic for surgery and 1 night stay
- $200.00 for the day after to stay at her primary vet and with a prescription of 3 take home medications
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