This ailment is rare, but it’s important to know the signs and treatments in case it ever afflicts your canine companion. Fortunately, the problem generally disappears on its own as puppies become sexually mature. Puppy vaginitis is a sticky, cloudy, white or yellowish vaginal discharge.
This Type Is More Common In Spayed Dogs Than Intact Bitches.
Common signs include small amounts of mucoid discharge at the vulva, but this can also be a more significant amount of discharge, and some dogs will lick at their vulva. Vaginitis is a problem that can occur in any female dog, whether she is intact or spayed. Often idiopathic, neoplasia, foreign body.
When To Call The Vet.
Most dogs with this form of vaginitis have few if any symptoms. Some puppies may be prone to vaginitis due to a congenital defect of the vagina. This involves antibiotics and topical antiseptic therapy.
Sometimes, Relief Can Come From Diy Remedies.
However, this isn’t always the case and some dogs require additional. Other female puppies may have developed vaginitis from urine or feces contamination. Because vaginitis can be a symptom of external irritating factors or underlying problems, delaying a visit to the vet can make matters worse.
Vaginitis Is Inflammation Of The Vagina;
Vaginal discharge, vulval licking, dysuria, polakiuria. Other causes include yeast and viruses, foreign bodies in the vagina, trauma, vaginal abscesses or tumors, hyperplasia, and steroid therapy Vaginitis usually is due to bacterial infection, which may be secondary to conformational abnormalities such as vestibulovaginal strictures.
