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Why does my 5-month-old spayed puppy have green vaginal discharge?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Female | spayed | 5 months and 7 days old | 35 lbs

My 5 month old spayed puppy has green vaginal discharge. What could be the cause?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 13th, 2018

Green vulvar discharge can be a sign of puppy vaginitis or occasionally a urinary tract infection. Vaginitis is not usually an emergency and may not be responsive to antibiotics- often topical treatment and probiotics are recommended. If it is vaginitis it is probably okay to wait to see your vet when they open. A urinary tract infection would be an urgent problem and you should see an emergency veterinarian if Gambit is also urinating frequently or straining to urinate.

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