Why is my dog's vulva red and licked excessively while in heat?

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my dog is a yorkie and she is in heat but at the base of her private it is very red and she licks it quite a bit. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 7 months old | 7 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Chiquis likely is suffering from a bacterial dermatitis in this area or possibly a yeast infection. You will need to keep her from licking by placing a cone/e-collar on her. I suggest you make an appointment with your vet for an exam. The vet will likely take a swab and check the material under the microscope to verify that this is indeed a bacterial infection or a fungal (yeast) infection and them prescribe the relevant antibiotic or antifungal medication.

Why is my dog's vulva red and licked excessively while in heat?

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