My female dog gets a bump or two on the further outside of her vulva only during her heat cycles. They look like what a misquote bite or ingrown hair bump looks like. Could this be canine herpes? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 161 lbs

Canine herpes does not show as bumps around the vulva like human herpes can do. Canine herpes causes a fatal hemorrhagic disease in puppies less than two to three weeks old. Mera doesn't have canine herpes.

Are Bumps on Your Dog's Vulva During Heat Cycles Canine Herpes?

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My dog started her period on May 16 & it ended about a week & a half ago.. then I noticed a bump on her vagina then a few days later I think another now it seems like she’s having a herpe break out !

Thank you for the picture, it's very helpful! In dogs, herpes typically is seen through respiratory signs but there can be lesions on the external genitalia. It would be more likely that these bumps are due to an infection, such as a pyoderma, contact dermatitis, or folliculitis. Without seeing Rocci in person, I can't say for certain, but it does need to be checked out by a vet. Please give her vet a call to make her an appointment to get this diagnosed and treated. If it is an infection, it can be treated with medication. In the unlikely event that it is canine herpes, you cannot get it. I hope this helps.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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I'm concerned that my female dog has canine herpes she has this bump on her vagina for weeks that at first looked like a pimple but now it looks like something else I'm not sure what it is can you help please. Thank you

While there are some cancers/infections and reproductive tract usually herpes is not one of them for dogs. I would recommend your veterinarian take a look this may be a simple bacterial infection but it could also be other types of tumor/masses that need to be removed.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Canine herpes is usually seen in puppies but for the puppy to get it the mother had to be infected. What are the symptoms of an adult dog with canine herpes?

They typically do not show any symptoms. You may see abortion or stillbirths if the dog is pregnant, and there could be occasional genital sore but it won't happen every time the dog is in heat. That's one reason why I think it's unlikely Mera has it.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My female has just finished her first season 2 weeks ago and now I’ve noticed a few small scabby bumps underneath her vulva, when she does a wee she squats very low and her vulva is touching the floor and she wee’s on it, what do you think it could b

I would recommend that you have these spots examined by a vet. It could be a small pyoderma or skin infection, which is common in young dogs, or could be related to urine pooling in the area (especially if she has a recessed vulva). Or it could be something else. The vet will examine it and may take a small sample to be examined under a microscope.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi, my dog has these really weird bumps on her vagina, and I was hoping to figure out what’s wrong.

This presentation could be due to a localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

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My 8 month old female dog just finished her first heat 2 weeks ago. I just noticed yesterday these two bumps on her private areas. I have attached photos for reference. She eating and acting normal. I also was able to touch the spot with a warm rag a

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! Based on the photos you provided, the bumps appear to be papules / pustules that indicate a skin infection. This could be from her licking at the area when she was in heat (which is common). I would disinfect the area with and keep clean with a spray called Miconahex. This is a antimicrobial / antifungal spray that can treat superficial skin infections quite effectively. You can find this spray online quite easily. If you begin to notice any irritation after using the spray, discontinue immediately. If the skin condition worsens or does not resolve, I would recommend scheduling an appointment with a veterinarian to have this looked at. Additional medications may be needed to treat this. I hope this helps!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My female dogs has some red bumps on her vulva. It looks like it could be bites but Im not sure. Theyve been there for a while and it seems like more keep popping up. If someone could let me know what it could be or what I could use/do to remove or p

These are probably pustules from a minor skin infection. Since she is not spayed, she may continue to get these due to underlying increase of hormones. If she is not a breeding bitch you should have her spayed which will hopefully stop them from recurring. In the meantime you can try to use these medicated pads to see if they will help: ( https://www.amazon.com/Sogeval-Douxo-Count-Chlorhexidine-Pads/dp/B00G3D8JL0 )

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Hello! I noticed that my dog has some blisters that almost look like pimples on her vulva and it looks swollen. This has never happened before and it started after she mated. What could this be? Should we worry? Will it go away on it's own? Is it pos

I am sorry to hear about your dog! These look like they could be pustules, or small spots of bacterial infection, perhaps from some minor trauma to the skin during mating which then became infected with bacteria. I would recommend having your vet examine the area, as they may want to prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection.

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6 year old unspayed female has black specks and bump on vagina, what could it be?

Those black specks are basically blackheads (comedones) and the bump is likely a follicular cyst. Nothing is too worriesome. I would use a Benzoyl Peroxide product like for acne. NOT hydrogen peroxide. I suggest this one. The ones you buy over the counter for humans are not the correct strength. This product is more concentrated. ( http://www.allivet.com/p-7689-benzoyl-peroxide-gel-5.aspx ) If no improvement in about 7-10 days then you should get her to your vet for an exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hello, my dog has had bumps on her lips since Thursday. They look like warts or a virus. Do you know what this is? Thank you.

Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question about Jojo. These could be canine oral papillomas, which are small benign tumors of the mouth causing by the papilloma virus. Without seeing her in person, I can't say for certain, so I would have them checked out by a vet. If they are canine oral papillomas, treatment is usually not needed unless they become infected or she develops a lot of growths. I hope this helps!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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