Her body is changing during heat cycles, and your dog might be curious. Excessive licking could cause dryness and itching. She might feel a bit off because of hormone changes. This may show in her mood.
We give mini baths every month but she tends to turn brownish by her vulva. She has been spayed already. What or how do I do to keep her from having that??
Hi Cathy Ann, thank you for your question. You have cute dogs! As for Mini's brown staining in the area around the vulva, I would recommend a visit to the veterinarian to rule out anything like infection or injury. Sometimes the staining can be caused by something as simple as Mini's saliva (from licking the area) turning brown when exposed to the air. Then, we have to wonder why she is licking the area so much? At the vet visit, you can inquire as to how to keep the area clean after they rule out a health problem. All the best to Mini!
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Her vulva area has dark brown spots I can’t get rid of. I shampoo that area with silvet mc shampoo that the vet recommended. They won’t come off the worst is right on the vulva vaginal what’s supposed to be an open area. Help
Thank you for inquiring about Daphne's problem. I would contact the vet to be sure. I looked up the directions and I see that the shampoo may take a few weeks to work as I believe it is used for a fungal problem. Don't overuse it just in case, but definitely check with the vet for verification of the directions in Daphne's case, and to see how long the vet feels it will take for the problem to be cleared up. All the best!
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it says you use coconut oil to soothe your dogs skin can we use coconut oil we use for our hair?
Hello, I think giving your vet a quick call is the best idea so you can give them the details on the skin issue. That is my recommendation. I have also provided a link here for more information on coconut oil. https://wagwalking.com/wellness/does-coconut-oil-have-benefits-for-dogs. All the best to Shadow!
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So the right side of Delilahs vulva is swollen and red but the left side has a bump on it. What do I do without taking her to emergency
Hello, I think it is best to call your vet as there could be any number of reasons for the problem and you don't want Delilah to be in pain. We do have an option "ask a vet." Take a look here to pose your question. But don't delay: https://wagwalking.com/wag-health. Good luck and all the best to Delilah!
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