Why is my female dog licking her private area, stiff, and shivering?

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My dog seems to be uncomfortable, walking stiffly and licking her private area frequently and occasionally shivering. Is it possible it's a yeast infection? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Honey is in pain or has an infection. Since she is licking her vulva frequently and walking stiffly there is a possibility that she is suffering from a urinary tract infection or, especially since she was not spayed, a uterine infection, which is potentially life threatening. Please take her to your vet for an exam as a urinary tract infection can potentially turn into a serious kidney infection , and a uterine infection is potentially fatal. A UTI is usually treated with a course of antibiotics, and a uterine infection is usually treated by surgery, ie the pus-filled uterus and ovaries are removed and your dog will also be prescribed pain medicine and antibiotics.

Why is my female dog licking her private area, stiff, and shivering?

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