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Why is my dog licking her vulva and leaking clear fluid when walking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 65 lbs

Stella has been licking her female area insesivly and leaking clear fluid when she walks and or lays down.

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 15th, 2018

I am sorry to hear about Stella! I would recommend that she sees her veterinarian for an examination. We can have dogs get infections of bacteria or yeast in the vulva area, but we can also see this symptom as a sign of a urinary tract infection or some urinary incontinence. Your vet can examine her and check for signs of infection, and based on their findings make a treatment plan. Your post states that your dog is spayed, if she was not spayed we would also be concerned about the chance of a pyometra, or infected uterus, which would need to be seen right away.

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