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How much does pyometra surgery cost?
Pyometra — a uterine infection treated by emergency spay surgery — is published by MetLife Pet Insurance at $1,800–$5,000 for the emergency surgery in dogs, with the diagnostic workup itemized on top. Single-clinic published lists sit both below and inside that range, which is the pattern everywhere on this site: the emergency, full-service figure and the scheduled surgical-center list are different products.
| Pyometra — published figures | Figure |
|---|---|
| Emergency surgery, dogs — MetLife | $1,800–$5,000 |
| Pyometra surgery — Holly Vet published list | $3,000 flat |
| Pyometra — Shore Pet Surgery list | canine $690–$920 · feline $350 (incl. IV fluids/meds; may incl. one night) |
| Pyometra — Clayton (GA) list | $575+ (starting price) |
| The workup on top (MetLife's published itemization) | Figure |
|---|---|
| X-ray | $150–$250 |
| Ultrasound | $300–$600 |
| Blood work | $100–$200 |
| Vaginal cytology | around $40 |
| Antibiotics | varies by medication |
What drives the price, per MetLife: the dog's size, where you live, and the severity of the infection. Hospitalization, IV fluids, and antibiotics are part of the treatment the sources describe; whether they sit inside a quoted figure depends on the clinic — Shore's list includes fluids, medications, and possibly one overnight stay, while MetLife's table separates the surgery from the diagnostics.
Pyometra is an emergency condition; this page exists so the bill is not a surprise on top of the emergency. It publishes prices only — any question about your own dog's symptoms or treatment is for a veterinarian, immediately.
An elective spay is the same operation without the emergency or the infection — published from $210 on low-cost lists.
Read the spay & neuter guideSources: MetLife Pet Insurance — Pyometra in Dogs (2026) · Holly Vet Clinic — Advanced Dog & Cat Surgery costs · Shore Pet Surgery — Pricing. Researched October 2026 — prices change; confirm with your clinic.