Pyometra Program

Community Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to increasing access to veterinary care in our community.  We prioritize routine spay and neuter surgeries to provide pet owners with an affordable option and prevent the risks that come with having an unspayed animal.  One of those risks is pyometra. 

Pyometra is a serious, life-threatening infection occurring within the uterus of unspayed female animals. Often pyometra comes on suddenly, and the cost of surgical treatment can be beyond the reach of some pet owners, leaving them to consider humane euthanasia as the only treatment option.

Community Veterinary Clinic is proud to offer a pyometra surgical treatment program. Acceptance to the program is not automatic; pet owners must apply and will be considered based on medical condition, prognosis, and surgical capacity. Applications are accepted from owners whose pet has been diagnosed with pyometra by their regular veterinary hospital, but who are unable to afford the required emergency surgery. Our aim is to bridge the gap for pet owners who otherwise would not have options for their pet facing a treatable, life-threatening, emergency. This program model has demonstrated excellent patient success; you can find some great information from our friends at at ASPCA at the link below.

Pet owners who have a pet diagnosed with pyometra and are interested in applying for this program should contact us at 519-916-1262 during open business hours.  The cost of surgery under this special program is $350 for cats and $800 for dogs and payment is required on the day of surgery. 

A veterinary exam, surgery, IV fluids, an e-collar, and antibiotics are included in the surgical fee.  Owners may decide to add on pre-anesthetic bloodwork or a surgical onesie at an additional cost.  Hospitalization is not included, and in the event that treatment beyond surgery is required the pet owner will be referred back to their primary veterinary hospital.

This program is only available because of the community’s support. Community Veterinary Clinic is grateful to our charitable fund donors who help to make this program possible.