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My female dog's vulva looks swollen. Is this normal or is she in heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 5 months old | 60 lbs

Hi can u help me does this look normal

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 10th, 2018

I am assuming you are referring to your dog's vagina. It appears that she may be going into heat. It also looks like a hypoplastic or recessed vulva (the female has large skin folds that are covering the vulva). This condition can be a cause for perivulvar dermatitis and urinary tract infections. This is why it is advisable to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian for an exam.

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