My great pyr. has been plagued with vaginitis since I have had her... Her symptoms go as far as severe vulvar swelling, rash, extreme pain in chest, rib cage and spinal areas, along with the "shoe string" discharge, and severe lethargy. I take her into the vet, along with a urine sample and fecal sample, and he will usually give her a shot of penicillan and send me home with antibiotics. Within 12 hours, Eowyn starts to show signs of feeling better, and within 2 days, she is back to her old tricks. I hate the fact that she has to be on the antibiotics, and have also tried to just "let the problem" clear up on its own.... but, when I have done that, she has gone to pointnot even being able to move, because she is so uncomfortable. Please give me some insight as to why :time: will not work for her as a cure. Will this go away with age/spaying?? Your reply will be greatly appreciated.