{"id":62,"date":"2023-06-22T06:35:35","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T13:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curemvet.com\/blog\/?p=62"},"modified":"2023-06-08T06:39:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T13:39:39","slug":"pet-paraphimosis-and-other-animal-reproductive-health-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curemvet.com\/blog\/pet-paraphimosis-and-other-animal-reproductive-health-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Paraphimosis and Other Animal Reproductive Health Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Animal reproductive health is important, and understanding all your pet\u2019s parts is an important component of good animal care. Curem Veterinary Care<\/a> knows how serious paraphimosis in pets can be, and we want you to understand what it is to get it properly treated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Recognizing Paraphimosis in Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paraphimosis is a condition in which the penis, normally housed safe and sound inside the external sheath except while in use, is stuck out for an extended time.

Biologically, when a dog ejaculates, the bulbourethral glands at the base of the penis engorge and keep the penis extruded for about 20-30 minutes. This results in the characteristic \u201ctie\u201d that you might have seen between two mating dogs. Those bulbourethral glands are also guilty of making many a pet owner wonder if their male dog was, in fact, neutered as promised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the penis remains extended out of the sheath for over two hours, it is considered paraphimosis. This condition can be quite painful, and is thus considered a pet emergency. If the penis remains out too long, it can become dry and irritated, and might even experience compromised circulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes manual replacement back into the sheath is required. Sedation, lubricant, and sometimes surgical assistance may be necessary.  Ultimately, though, identifying the underlying cause of the paraphimosis is important. We may see pets experience this problem due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n