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My dog is whining, licking her vagina, and in pain: UTI or vaginitis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 6.6 lbs

my dog is whining and screaming then she licks her vagina i don't know what cause of her pain. please help me.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2019

I would suspect either a urinary tract infection or vaginitis, either way she will likely need a course of antibiotics in order to resolve this, i recommend taking her to your vet ASAP in order to get it treated.

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