my dog has gone red around the urethra she nearly 5 yr desexed is this normal. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. What you are describing sounds as if the folds of skin around the vulva are red inside. This happens commonly when urine get a trapped in the skin folds and causes irritation. It is especially common in dogs with excessive skin over the vulva and can even predispose to urinary tract infections. I would recommend using malacetic conditioning spray, mal a ket wipes or preva wipes to keep the skin around the vulva clean. If this worsens or does not resolve, I would recommend having her examined by a veterinarian. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.

This looks like a skin infection around Willow's vulva. I would recommend putting an elizabethan collar on her so she doesn't lick at it and then taking her to a veterinarian when you can get an appointment. I would recommend getting a urine sample performed to see if she has a urinary tract infection also. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor Tazzy! I can see the small red lumps and overall redness of her belly. That amount of redness is definitely uncomfortable! This can be caused by a bacterial or fungal skin infection, food or environmental allergies, as well as some hormonal imbalances. Your vet can rule out any underlying disease and provide antibiotics if there is an infection. In the meantime, you can get her an E-collar or "cone" to prevent her from licking the area. You can also try a dog shampoo formulated for sensitive skin, as this may help with moisturizing the skin and helping the skin barrier heal.