What are the serious health risks of chronic vaginitis in dogs?

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What were to happen if your dog has vaginitis for a long period of time? Pet's info: Dog | Pomapoo | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 7.5 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Chronic vaginitis can cause severe infections, which can spread systemically or possibly involve all the urinary tract or genital tract (resulting in a pyometra if unspayed). Skin irritation can cause hyperpigmentation and increase thickness of the skin in the long term. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

What are the serious health risks of chronic vaginitis in dogs?

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