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My unspayed female dog's vulva is swollen. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

My dog Zoe is very swollen in her vigina we are wired about her

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 19th, 2019

Zoe isn't spayed, so she may be in heat. Now a swollen vulva could also be due to vaginal hyperplasia or vaginitis. Without seeing her in person, I can't say for certain, so I would take her into a vet to get checked out. Best of luck.

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