thankfully the old info was saved by another member (Sue) and I can copy and paste. Hope this helps.
I have been seeing a lot of threads on the board lately on pups with recessed vulvas (RV) and this has prompted me to post a sticky on the subject in the hopes of helping others to handle this properly. I get so many phone calls and emails for help with pups with RVs that I have lost count.
I am so bothered by vets that do not know of this condition and spay early - or those that diagnose it and spay early anyway, suggesting surgery to correct the vulva (vulvoplasty).
If you suspect your pup has a RV please get a proper diagnosis before spaying. If there is a RV the pup must be allowed to have the first heat cycle to correct the vulva and prevent a life time of UTIs.
To any breeders on the board: If you have a pup with RV please inform the buyer of what to do and put a "first heat prior to spay" clause in your contract for the health of your pup. I also suggest you send a letter with the buyer, addressed to the vet, informing vet of the RV and the clause in your contract to prevent the vet from pushing an early spay, which would void the contract.
I have had 3 RV pups and all 3 vets have respected my letter. If you would like to see the letter I send I would be happy to share - just email or PM me. Please see more info in my blog (linked below) and the method I use to prevent UTIs until the vulva corrects.
Please be sure and read the posts of others having success with this method. Don't be afraid to stand up to your vet if they push a spay with a RV. Otherwise find another vet. -
See more at:
Recessed Vulvas - A Must Read!!!