vaginal discharge in 9 month old puppy

Question
Hi,
I have a 9 month old mini aussie.  She has never been in season. Recently, she developed what looks like staph lesions on her belly, which are drying up, but now she has a cream colored vaginal discharge as well.  I was watching the staph to let it resolve on its own but now with the discharge I wonder if I have a more involved problem?

Answer
Hi Lani

Sounds like it could be something more.  Typically when you start seeing something on the outside of the body, like lesions, or hair loss for example,  it means the body is fighting something on the inside.

I would take her in to the vet for a once over.  She may need a dose of amoxicillian to help cure her.  At the same time, I would have the vet check her thyroid.  If her T3 levels are out of whack that can affect her heat cycle.

A quick question.  What type of food are you feeding her?