Brittany K. asked

🐕  Dog Health

I am concerned about my 8-year-old spayed German Shepherd. She has had swelling of the vulva for several days, with black pigmentation of the skin. The small nub that protrudes below her tail is very red, swollen, and seems to have black scabbing around it. She has been licking it constantly. When I try to wash it, she is very uncomfortable. I have tried putting vitamin A&D ointment on it, and it has only seemed to have gotten worse. Please advise.

August 3rd, 2024

Valerie L. answered

Your dog likely has vaginitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the vagina or vulva. Here ar...

August 3rd, 2024

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