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Recessed Vulva

A recessed vulva is partly covered by surrounding skin folds.

A recessed vulva is partly covered by surrounding skin folds. Severity and associated problems determine whether management or corrective treatment is needed.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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