VAGINAL PROLAPSE / VAGINAL HYPERPLASIA
WHAT THIS SYMPTOM USUALLY MEANS
Vaginal tissue protruding from the vulva occurs due to high estrogen levels, typically during estrus. It can be mild or severe.
MOST COMMON CAUSES
MILD
• Mild hyperplasia during heat
MEDICAL
• Extreme estrogen response
• Ovarian imbalance
• Genetic predisposition
• Trauma
EMERGENCY
• Tissue drying/cracking
• Strangulation of prolapsed tissue
• Urinary obstruction
RED FLAGS
• Tissue turning dark
• Pet unable to urinate
• Constant licking
• Bleeding
• If unsure, treat as urgent.
AT-HOME CARE
• Keep tissue moist with water-based lubricant
• Prevent licking
These do not replace emergency care.
WHAT A VETERINARIAN WILL CHECK
• Determine prolapse severity
• Check urination ability
• Ultrasound
• Hormone panel
MOST LIKELY DIAGNOSES
• Vaginal hyperplasia
• Prolapse requiring reduction
• Hormonal imbalance
WHEN TO SCHEDULE
• Immediate: visible prolapse
• Today: discomfort or bleeding
LONGEVITY IMPACT
Chronic tissue trauma increases infection and reproductive disease risks.
LONGEVITY CONSULT
Best after recovery to plan future reproductive health.