My male dog licks my female puppy's vulva. Is it normal? Should I stop?

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We have a 1 1/2 male lab and just purchased a female puppy. The male keeps licking the puppy vulva. How long will this last? What should we do? Should we stop him from doing it or is it normal? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 80 lbs

Amber W · Accepted Answer

I would try to stop Mo from licking around the puppy's vulva. Separate them if they you cannot be there to intervene. He may introduce bacteria or create inflammation if he continues to lick. There is a chance your puppy has a urinary tract infection or vaginitis that is causing Mo to want to lick the area. I'd recommend having the puppy examined and her urine sample checked to ensure she does not have an issue. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My male dog licks my female puppy's vulva. Is it normal? Should I stop?

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