Question

I have a 9yr. old female Bull Mastif that has never been spayed. She is suffering from what the Vet says is a swollen uterus due to infection. The Vet says the blood discharge we see is the infection draining. She does not have a temperature, her spirits are good and her appetite is normal, although she does not have very much interest in passing her bowels. The Vet says that the only way to be sure to remove the infection is to have her spayed. He says this condition is life threatening and the cost is between 1068.00 and 1700.00 including sugery and post op. care. We are concerned that her age may have fatal complications during or after sugery. We started her on Cephalexin 500MG every 12hrs. She is discharging more blood and her vagina is swollen. She licks it often drinks plenty of water and urinates without a problem. It has been 7 days since we started the medication. We are extremely worried. Can you offer any suggestions.