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Old 05-04-2005, 04:17 AM   #11
singingjenny24
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Default p.s. thought I would let you see what vet specialist said...

Thought I would cut and copy in here what the vet specialist said in case, God forbid, anyone has this issue as well.....

"This can be a very serious problem if it is left untreated.

This usually happens because the bulbous glands of the
penis have managed to engorge outside of the prepuce (outer skin), which makes it difficult, or impossible, for the
penis to retract. This can lead to problems if the situation isn't corrected. Often, the vet will have to anesthetize the dog, lubricate the penis and sheath well and then use traction sutures to move the prepuce back up and over the penis. Sometimes it is even necessary to surgically widen the preputial opening. They try to avoid doing this, if at all possible, though. If the opening is too wide, the tip of the
penis may stay extended and this appears to be pretty irritating to it."

Hope this helps anyone else, too...

If it has not retracted by the morning, you need to see the vet.

Let me know if you still have questions.
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