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Why is my dog's vulva raw and bleeding? How can I help her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 20 lbs

My dogs skin around her vagina is raw and has dryish blood around it, how do I treat this?

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 23rd, 2017

Poor Phoebe! This sounds quite uncomfortable. There are several possible causes of irritation to the vulva and may be due to excessive licking as a result of a skin allergy or urinary tract infection, or urine scalding. Phoebe should be examined by her vet and have a urinalysis performed to assess for the presence of a urinary tract infection. In some cases, when the skin becomes overly irritated and ulcerative, it can become infected and require antibiotics for treatment. In the meantime, closely monitor Phoebe and if she seems to be licking excessively, put an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent further irritation.

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 2nd, 2018

    Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. A spray such as Vetoquinol Dermal-Soothe Anti-Itch Spray for Dogs, which can be found online quite easily. If she continues licking back there, there may be a primary cause such as a urinary tract infection and I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her and test her urine so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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