The vulva is one of the delicate body parts of any female animal. Swelling in a female dog’s private area can happen for many reasons such as heat cycle, allergy, pregnancy, mating and infections. If you are worried and looking to treat this problem.
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First you need to understand the possible reasons.
- Heat Cycle: This happens when a female dog is ready to breed with a male dog. Some symptoms are yellow color discharge, bleeding, swollen vulva, change in behaviour, excessive urination and constantly licking the private part. In this situation, use dog diapers and keep your female dog in the home under your supervision. Restrict meeting with other dogs, especially with intact male dogs. Usually, the heat cycle (estrus) takes 10 to 14 days to complete. Consult with the vet if she has a fever or her vulva turns red.
- Allergy: Private area is the most sensitive area and gets easily irritated, swollen, and itch by the touch of plants, bugs or any dog grooming products like shampoo etc. If you do not know the exact reason for the female dog’s vagina swelling, visit any near vet clinic to treat the allergy. A Useful Tip: Before using any products apply only a pea-size amount on paws to ensure that the products are safe for use.
- Pregnancy: Usually few days before giving birth mother dog’s vulva starts changing, it is a natural process you don’t have to worry about. Maintain the cleanness and hygiene of the dog’s vulva during the pregnancy period.
- During Mating: Forcefully separating or disturbing the dog couple during mating can cause swelling of the vulva in the female. Pet Owners need to supervise and give complete time to finish intercourse.
- Infections: Female dogs are more prone to vaginal infections like UTIs than males. It happens when the growth of bacteria starts in the Urinary tract. The most common symptoms of UTI are frequent urination, redness and swelling around the vaginal canal.
Why is my female dog’s private area swollen after heat?
As we cited above vulva swollen after heat is a natural thing. It takes around 10 to 14 days to get back to normal. Keep her clean and don’t let her go outside during the period. Here is a detailed article on washing a dog’s belly.
Why is my female dog’s private area swollen after grooming?
Use various types of products that are not suitable for female dogs can be the reason for skin swelling.