My dog has a vaginal polyp showing. Is it a problem for puppy birth?

Hi, it is not a prolapse it looks like some hyperplasia ( enlargement ) probably due to the fact she had many babies. I would not worry, it’s fine to have her checked over in a week. Hope this helps !

The vulva is swollen indeed but it may be normal for Francis. To be on the safe side, apart from abdominal scan I would suggest digital examnation of the vulva to make sure that there is notthing abnormal going on (for example partial vaginal prolapse). I don't think the swelling itself, providing that the birth canal is fully open and not obstructed during the labour, will cause any problems for Francis.

Hopefully this is just vaginal or uterine tissue you are seeing as she is getting closer to delivery. Monitor her closely for discharge from the vulva that is cloudy, bleeding from the vulva, or excessive lethargy. Start checking her rectal temperature every 4 - 6 hours - once it falls below 99, she should start to go into labor in 12 hours or so. And take her to the emergency vet if you see any concerning signs before your vet opens on Tuesday.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. Her swollen vulva and the blood tinged discharge are consist with her heat cycle starting. However, the lesion in the pictures is abnormal. She could have traumatized herself by licking. If there is tissue protruding from her vagina, then I worry about a prolapse. If the area enlarges or seems to bother her, then she will need to see her veterinarian. I hope this information helps!

Not seeing a picture of the condition and not being able to give your dog a thorough exam, it is not possible to answer your question. However I suggest you take her to your vet on Tuesday, who can examine her and give you an idea whether she will be able to have the pups naturally and what is wrong with her vulva. If she is pregnant the uterus cannot be prolapsed, but she could have a prolapsed vagina, which is caused by the connective tissue that holds the vagina inside being very weak. So it would be best to have her checked by your vet.

This lump/growth should be ideally examined by your veterinarian to have a definitive diagnosis. Your vet will examine it and possibly perform with an FNA (fine needle aspiration) or a biopsy. Differentials would include skin cyst, inflammatory polyp, infections or benign or malignant type of tumors (extremely unlikely given the age). 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

This looks like a vaginal prolapse. That is when the vagina turns inside out. This is very swollen and needs to be lubricated and then manipulated back into place. You can clean it gently with a warm wet cloth, then apply KY Jelly to it or Vaseline to protect the sensitive skin from injury, then I'd bring her in tomorrow morning to get this examined and treated. I'm afraid if you leave this it may not get back to normal. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Piper.