02/28/2023
Dog Va**na Health
Every part of the body can be injured or affected by disease, and this includes a dog’s va**na.
Symptoms involving the va**na are uncomfortable and may be signs of a potentially serious health condition.
This guide will help you determine what’s normal, when you should be worried about your dog’s va**nal health, and whether you need to call your veterinarian.
Anatomy of the Dog Va**na
The outer portion of a female dog’s reproductive tract is called the v***a. It consists of two l***a (thick folds of tissue) that are connected at the top and bottom.
The vestibule lies just inside of the v***ar opening. The va**na opens into the vestibule, as does the urethra—the tube that drains the bladder. Farther on, the va**na connects with the cervix and then on to the uterus.
Healthy Dog Va**na Appearance
In order to recognize when something is wrong with your dog’s va**na, you need to know what normal looks like. It’s normal to be able to see your dog’s v***a.
If a female dog has not been spayed, the appearance of her v***a can change dramatically over the course of her heat cycle.
When a dog is in heat (receptive to mating), her v***a becomes swollen, and a bloody discharge will be evident. This heat period usually lasts for a week or two but can vary widely between dogs.
After being in heat, the bleeding should stop, and the v***a returns to its normal appearance. Dogs may go through this entire cycle once every four months to once every 12 months.
What If I Can’t See the V***a?
If you have to spread skin apart in order to see the v***a, that means there is an issue.
Extra skin around the v***a can cause both urinary tract and va**nal infections as well as dermatitis of the extra skin. Your dog may not even show any symptoms until an infection is advanced.
Depending on the extent of extra tissue, surgical removal of the extra skin may be necessary to correct the issue.
Does My Dog Have a Va**nal Infection?
Pet parents often worry that their dog might have a va**nal infection. Symptoms of a va**nal infection include the following:
* Discharge from the v***a, which may contain pus or blood
* Licking the v***a
* Rubbing their hind end along the ground
* Frequent urination
* Urination-associated discomfort
* Male dogs may show sexual interest even if a female dog is not in heat
What Causes Va**nal Infections?
Va**nal infections have a variety of causes. Sometimes bacteria or other pathogens are solely to blame, but in other cases, infections develop as a result of other health problems.
Va**nal trauma, foreign bodies, anatomic abnormalities, tumors, problems with the urinary tract, and hormonal disorders. All lead to vaginitis (infection in the va**na) in dogs.
Can Puppies Get Vaginitis?
Puppies who have not gone through a heat cycle can develop a condition called puppy vaginitis that has symptoms similar to those listed above.
Allowing the puppy to go through a heat cycle before spaying will usually resolve the vaginitis. Make an appointment with your veterinarian if you suspect that your dog has a va**nal infection.
Why Is My Dog Licking Her Va**na?
A dog will sometimes lick her v***a to help keep it clean.
Intermittent licking is rarely a problem unless you also notice a va**nal discharge or changes in the v***a’s appearance, her overall health has worsened, or the licking becomes more frequent or intense.
Excessive licking can be a sign of infection, injuries, or other problems with your dog’s urinary or reproductive tract. Call your veterinarian if you have any concerns.
Why Is There Blood Coming from My Dog’s Va**na?
A bloody discharge from the v***a is a normal part of a female dog’s heat cycle. Dogs typically go into heat and bleed between 1-3 times a year.
However, if your dog has been spayed or you know it is not time for your intact dog to go into heat, the bleeding could be a sign of a potentially serious health problem.
If you see blood coming from your dog’s v***a, it could be a result of trauma, tumors, infections, anatomic abnormalities, blood clotting disorders, and conditions affecting the urinary tract. Your dog should be evaluated by a veterinarian unless she is known to be in heat and there are no other issues.
Is My Dog’s Va**na Swollen?
An unspayed female dog’s v***a will become swollen as a part of her normal heat cycle, but it should return to its “normal” size after the heat is done (anywhere between 2-21 days is considered normal).
If your dog has a condition where it turns dark pink or red tissue may protrude from the v***a. The tissue swelling that causes this should resolve when the heat cycle ends. Spaying your dog will also take care of the problem and prevent future occurrences.
If your spayed female dog has a swollen v***a with a bloody discharge, it is possible that some ovarian tissue remained within her abdomen after her spay surgery.
Infections, injuries, and tumors can also make a dog’s v***a appear to be swollen.
Call your veterinarian for advice if your dog’s v***a is swollen and you know that she should not be in heat.
Is This Color Normal?
The outer surfaces of a dog’s l***a are covered with skin and a small amount of hair, which should appear similar to the surrounding skin and hair.
Some dark staining may be present due to the presence of fluids, like saliva, that turn reddish-brown when exposed to air. The inner surfaces of the l***a are a pink color but are not normally visible.
If you notice changes to the coloration of your dog’s v***a or surrounding tissues, or a discharge of any color, make an appointment with your veterinarian to rule out the possibility of infection, injury, and other potentially serious health conditions.
What Is This Discharge Coming from My Dog’s Va**na?
A dog who is in heat will have bloody discharge from her v***a, and a dark green to black discharge is normal in the days after a dog has given birth.
However, other types of discharge. Which may be watery or bloody, or look like mucus or pus, are generally associated with health problems and warrant a trip to the veterinarian. Possible diagnoses include:
* Traumatic injury
* Pregnancy and birth-related problems
* Foreign material within the va**na
* Infection of the urinary or reproductive tract, including a potential fatal uterine infection called pyometra .
* Cancer of the urinary or reproductive tract
* Urinary tract stones
* Blood-clotting disorders
* Anatomic abnormalities
* Hormonal disorders
There should also be little to no odor associated with a dog’s v***a, so if you smell or see anything unusual in this area, make an appointment with your veterinarian.
What Is This Rash Around My Dogs Va**na.
Like any other part of the body, the skin around a dog's v***a can get rashes.
Every time a dog sits, the v***a makes contact with the ground, exposing it to allergies, irritants, and potentially dangerous insects. Rashes around a dog's v***a can also be brought on by parasites or skin conditions.
A bath using cool water and a gentle soap might assist if your dog’s rash developed due to exposure with an allergen or irritant.
A veterinarian should be consulted if a rash is severe, causes significant discomfort, or lasts more than a few days.
What Is This Growth, Lump, or Bump on the Va**na of My Dog?
Lumps, bumps, or growths that are located in or around a dog's v***a are not normal and may be related with traumas, infections, anatomic anomalies, inflammation, cysts, or tumors.
Va**nal hyperplasia, often known as a mass of dark pink or red swollen tissue protruding from the v***a, can develop in dogs who have not had spaying or neutering.
When your dog stops being in heat or gets spayed, the tissue swelling that is to blame for this should go away. If you have any worries about the health of your dog, schedule a consultation with your veterinarian.
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