My dog has a pertaining vagina that seemed to appear over the past few days.

Updated On July 29th, 2019

Pet's info: Dog | Bugg | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 25 days old | 8 lbs

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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The pictures are a bit blurry, so it is difficult to see if there are any problems, but this appears to be a swollen vulva (external part of the vagina). This is typically seen as a sign of heat (a time when they are receptive to male dogs and can get pregnant). Considering she is not spayed and is the right age to come into her first heat, this is normal. For more information about this and what to expect, I recommend you read the article at the following link: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiSyoiY0NvjAhVOfSsKHVmCBf8QzPwBegQIARAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petcoach.co%2Farticle%2Fanatomy-and-function-of-the-reproductive-system-in-dogs%2F&psig=AOvVaw0vx4ABuXaCpRQKXqoj-vOQ&ust=1564541172951364 One problem that can happen is the inside of the vagina can come out; which is called a vaginal prolapse. In this condition, you will see the pink inside protruding past the opening. If you see this, then it requires immediate attention by a veterinarian. I hope that helps and all is well with Mona.

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