My dog's vulva is huge before birth. Is this normal or a risk?

I agree with your veterinarians, there may have been an infection of the uterus which requires antibiotics. The swollen vulva could be a normal finding but in my opinion the vitality of the puppies should be checked by performing an ultrasound . 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.

Yes, swelling of the vulva is normal during a heat, and it can get large especially if Poke already has a relatively large vulva. It can also be caused by an allergic reaction or an infection. It's always good to have it checked out by a vet just to be safe. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Skyler. The vulva will stay larger after the first heat cycle and can change in appearance. The mammary chains will also stay larger as compared to before her first cycle. The vulva still looks normal to me, but she should see her veterinarian if you are concerned. I hope this information helps!

Hi there. Sounds like she may have a hypoplastic vulva. All female dogs can be at risk of having a hypoplastic vulva but medium to giant sized dog breeds have been shown to be at a higher risk. I suggest your friend have his bitch evaluated by a vet before attempting to mate her. Your male could cause serious damage to her. It may be more helpful if you could post again with a photo however, I'm not sure the answer would change much. It is best to have her evaluated before breeding. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Yes, this is normal to see a swollen vulva during a dog's heat, and in this picture, Stormy's vulva does not look abnormally swollen. Thank you for providing a picture, as it really helped with my answer. So to answer your question, yes this is normal!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tootsie. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. The vulva will swell with heat, but you want to ensure there is not a complicating factor such as a vaginal prolapse starting. I hope this information helps!

Yes, she could be close. Here is a link to an article that will tell you more about signs to look for that she should be delivering soon. ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/whelping-giving-birth-in-dogs/ )