My female dog smells fishy and licks her vulva. What's the cause?

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Metallic fishy smell from bitch no swelling, anal glands feel fine, no skooting but she is trying to lick a lot happy and settled, it's just the smell everyday. Pet's info: Dog | Old English Sheepdog | Female | unspayed | 2 years old | 50.7 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Even though Blossom's anal glands are empty she could be leaking anal gland material and that is what you are smelling or they could be infected. Having your Vet express them and see what the material is like may be helpful. The other possibility is a UTI, but they usually have increased urgency to urinate. She could also have an infection around the skin of her vulva. I would bring her and a urine sample to your vet to have those areas checked out. Good luck!

My female dog smells fishy and licks her vulva. What's the cause?

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