Embarrassing but must ask - yorkie penis problem!

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I have never in my life typed the word penis so much. I'm starting to feel dirty.

LOL. Some of these threads should really come with a Parental Advisory warning.

[Lil Bits Mama]

Thank you YT members! Will check out the link now! My Lil Bit is a frail baby. Has been sicky since the day I received him as a gift from my son. He bought him for me to try and make me feel better over the loss of my first Yorkie, Harley Joe. Upon his arrival, he seemed ill. My son thought he was scared and said he got very car sick. (Which he still does every single time, despite trying many things vet recommended.) The next day I rushed my new baby to the vet. Pneumonia.. It took 4 weeks and much care to nurse him to a healthy state. Did make me wonder if previous owner fibbed about why selling this tiny 6 month old sweetie.. Next we found he had liver shunts. Again, massive vet bills (but he IS family!) and is doing well again. Now, this "bulge" and yesterday and today, swollen lymph glands in neck. Vet again tomorrow to check this out. Maybe your link will give me more info to give my vet about his "private" problem. Once heard this saying, "God only gives special babies to special families." I am sure God knew I would take special care of my new baby! Again, thank you all.

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Like Megansmomma says, it happens. Kaji was neutered over a year ago and he has all the "symptoms" you are describing. Really, I would say it's 100% normal. If your uncomfortable or not convinced, ask your vet. I wouldn't say it happens with Kaji all the time, but it has happened frequent enough that I know he's just excited. His penis doesn't come out of the shaft but it is swollen (for lack of a better word). When he tries to walk and his penis is in that state, he walks like a cowboy that has been on his horse for way too long. Think of it this way, if you had something swelling in between your legs, would you be walking normally? Sure they're uncomfortable, but what can you do? It's part of having a boy, especially an un-neutered one.

Oh and the problem with the hair being stuck wouldn't cause his penis to swell. That problem presents itself when the penis is out of the shaft exposed and is having problem going back in. That's when you check to see if any hair is in the way making it hard for the penis to slip back in.

I have never in my life typed the word penis so much. I'm starting to feel dirty.

Oh my that made me laugh out loud. You are so BAD!

[WV~Yorkies]

I have had males for years and never had any penis problems. I would recommend next time it gets like that call around and see if you can find a vet that will look at him before it goes down.

Are both testicles the same size?

[JesStang]

Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

I have had males for years and never had any penis problems.

Same here. If he is in pain, I would never say it's "normal". I would get another vet's opinion.

[Lil Bits Mama]

I had an appointment for a check up for my Lil Bit today, but vet is still out with the flu.. Thankfully, neck glands (lymph nodes I are not swollen today-which is why I was taking him in. I did plan on asking him to check out the "bulge" problem again. The hernia suggestion was something I wanted him to check for also. The "bulge" has happened about once a month over the past 5 months. I am too far from a vet to get to one before it goes down, but the suggestion of taking a picture was a good idea. Yes, his testicles are normal and same size until the "bulge" problem. The bulge is always on his right side(looking at his privates when he is on his back) and it always extends from about 1/4 down from tip of privates all the way down to right testicle. The right testicle is then very hard, swollen, and elongated - as in not side to side, but swollen looking more long from up to down. I thank you all and will post when able to vet appt. In the mean time, I am researching for another vet to get a second opinion. I live so far from any vet, mine is 45 min away, as living on the island, ferry is slow. I have called a few vets, but such small towns in surrounding area and none so far have seemed to think they need to examine him to give second opinion, as they tell me my vet is very good. I agree - I wouldn't change vets, just thought the second opinion would not hurt. Going to try a larger city farther away. Hate to wish for my baby to have any pain, but I do wish I had a picture of what was going on to show exactly what's going on.

[Lizzie07]

The only experience I've had with swollen lymph nodes was in a nine year old Italian Greyhound. I noticed the glands under her neck where swollen, and they didn't go down the next day. She was diagnosed with lymphoma. I lost her after two years of chemo.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Lil Bits Mama

I had an appointment for a check up for my Lil Bit today, but vet is still out with the flu.. Thankfully, neck glands (lymph nodes I are not swollen today-which is why I was taking him in. I did plan on asking him to check out the "bulge" problem again. The hernia suggestion was something I wanted him to check for also. The "bulge" has happened about once a month over the past 5 months. I am too far from a vet to get to one before it goes down, but the suggestion of taking a picture was a good idea. Yes, his testicles are normal and same size until the "bulge" problem. The bulge is always on his right side(looking at his privates when he is on his back) and it always extends from about 1/4 down from tip of privates all the way down to right testicle. The right testicle is then very hard, swollen, and elongated - as in not side to side, but swollen looking more long from up to down. I thank you all and will post when able to vet appt. In the mean time, I am researching for another vet to get a second opinion. I live so far from any vet, mine is 45 min away, as living on the island, ferry is slow. I have called a few vets, but such small towns in surrounding area and none so far have seemed to think they need to examine him to give second opinion, as they tell me my vet is very good. I agree - I wouldn't change vets, just thought the second opinion would not hurt. Going to try a larger city farther away. Hate to wish for my baby to have any pain, but I do wish I had a picture of what was going on to show exactly what's going on.

So the bulge isn't on both sides at the base of his penis? That sounds different from what I initially thought you described. What I was trying to describe is when they have, like your vet said, locked inside the skin. There is a bulge on either side of the base of the penis and the penis is swelled up. Not exposed, but swelled inside that sleeve of skin.

There I go being dirty again.

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

Have you had him checked for an inguinal hernia? A unilateral bulge that went back down with some rubbing would suggest to me this is something to look for. You also said he shakes and shivers when this happens, which could be an indicator of pain. I would photograph it the next time it happens and show your vet. If he has one, he could be at risk for strangulation.

You are constantly impressing me with your attention to detail and sleuthing out potential problems. If not THE problem at least one that needs considered seriously by the vet. I think maybe you missed your calling! The vet community could use a mind like yours! Diagnosticians are hard to come by! I find myself saying, "Aha!" and "Yes!" a lot when I read your posts. I am glad you are here to provide insight. I am willing to bet you have helped a great many pups -- probably a lot more than you know. Just reading your posts is an educational experience for many! Just want to say THANKS!

[Lil Bits Mama]

Not sure if I this is repeated..new computer, please excuse if repeated. Finally got in to see the vet. Lymph nodes are fine.. Swelling was off and on, but he tested him anyway. All good! No hernia, but still unsure what causes this problem. I appreciate the replies and wanted to update. Thank you all, I learn so much on YT!