Vulvar Fold Pyoderma

• Vulvar fold pyoderma is a skin infection around the folds of a dog's vulva.
  
  

Causes

• Bacteria thrive in the moist, dark environment of skin folds and urine and vaginal secretions can accumulate in that region.
  
  

Symptoms

• The dog's vulva may be red, itchy, crusty, have yellow pustules or experience hair loss. The area may have a foul smell and the dog may lick at the region or have recurring urinary tract infections.
  
  

Frequency

• Vulvar fold pyoderma is more common in obese dogs or those who were spayed at a very early age.
  
  

Treatment

• Antibiotics, topical treatments and corrective surgery are the treatment options available for vulvar fold pyoderma. A veterinarian can diagnose and treat this condition.