Spots on her vulva

I had a very similar issue with my 5-year-old girl: after she was in season, she also developed a little white bump near her vulva. Since she was her usual happy self, I didn't panic either, but I preferred to look into it a bit more. While searching for some reliable info, I came across a really thorough article here:
👉 A pet health guide – Spots on your dog’s vulva: common causes and solutions

What I took away from the article (which turned out to be the case for us) is that these kinds of bumps can have several harmless causes:

In my case, it was just a small benign cyst, which the vet confirmed after a quick physical exam. They advised me to monitor the situation (size, appearance, and her general behaviour), gently clean the area with a mild antiseptic (like diluted Betadine) once a day, and above all, avoid squeezing or rubbing it.

According to the article, if the bump gets bigger, changes colour, becomes painful, or if other symptoms appear (excessive licking, discharge, lethargy...), it’s best to see a vet to rule out any infection or tumour.

You’re doing the right thing by keeping an eye on it, and I’d really recommend reading the article; it’s very well explained and gives practical solutions for each cause:
👉 See the full article here https://nosamispoilus.fr/bouton-sur-la-vulve-de-votre-chienne-causes-frequentes-et-solutions-pratiques/

Keep us posted on how she gets on

Hi, thanks for your reply. I’m heading to the vet first thing tomorrow, but I still wanted to get some answers to put my mind at rest because I’m feeling really anxious about it. 

Hi there,

A trip to the vet is definitely needed. Only they will be able to order further tests if necessary (such as a biopsy or cytology) and give you a proper diagnosis. It could be completely harmless, but if the lumps are changing, it might suggest a tumour (which could still be entirely benign). It could also be a cyst or a pustule. A boil is another possibility. It might just be a minor infection. It's possible that it's nothing to worry about and your vet might simply advise cleaning the area with some antiseptic.

Best wishes,

Julie

A trip to the vet is definitely needed.

One lump, then another—it’s developing, so you really need a vet consultation.