Vaginal Discharge

Dogs that have not been spayed may exhibit discharge from the vulva that is red, brown, yellow, green or white and this can be a clue to a very serious uterine infection, called pyometra.  A female dog who has a uterus and has a vaginal discharge should be seen as soon as possible.  Surgery to remove the uterus is almost always the best treatmetn and sooner is better (otherwise, uterus can rupture and/or patient can get toxic.

Dogs who do not have a uterus but have a discharge from the vulva may have less urgent problems such as vaginitis, vaginal tumors and the like.  In some cases, they are very uncomfortable (restless, unable to settle down, constantly licking at the area) and these patients would appreciate evaluation and treatment as is possible.

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