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Why does my dog have a genital infection 8 weeks after giving birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 74 lbs

My dog looks like she has an infection on her genitals. She also just had puppies 8 weeks ago if that helps. What could it be?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 20th, 2018

Yes, this looks like a bacterial infection of her vulva and this would require antibiotic treatment, If there is also a discharge from the vulva she also may have a uterine infection, therefore I suggest you take her to your veterinarian for an exam.

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