{"id":576,"date":"2022-03-07T16:53:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T21:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/?p=576"},"modified":"2022-12-12T16:27:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T21:27:59","slug":"the-proper-place-when-to-pay-attention-to-your-dogs-penis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/the-proper-place-when-to-pay-attention-to-your-dogs-penis\/","title":{"rendered":"The Proper Place: When to Pay Attention to Your Dog\u2019s Penis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You know your male dog has one, but it\u2019s easier or more comfortable to ignore it. That is, until your dog\u2019s penis appears to be\u2026stuck. Many dogs will go through their lives without needing any attention to their nether parts. But it\u2019s just as common for dogs to get into a predicament known as paraphimosis, and it can become a real pet emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Red Rocket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Owners of male dogs<\/a> are familiar with the \u201cred rocket,\u201d wherein the glans of their dog\u2019s penis is stuck outside the protective foreskin-like sheath known as the prepuce. This is a normal function of canine anatomy, and during mating <\/a>this extrusion of the glans of the penis is crucial. Following copulation, the glans may stay out for 10-20 minutes or so. If the glans doesn\u2019t retract, it could lead to big trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dog Lipstick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Paraphimosis is the condition that is characterized by an incomplete retraction of the glans penis back into the foreskin, or prepuce. This condition may have various causes, ranging from simple to complicated. The bottom line is that this can create very uncomfortable sensations for a dog, and may even have serious health consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common causes of paraphimosis include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n