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My male dog's penis is stuck out and won't retract. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 9 lbs

My Cavoodles penis doesn't retract

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Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

Veterinarian

Published on March 30th, 2017

If this is a frequent occurrence, you should speak to your vet about further workup for an underlying cause. Paraphimosis can sometimes be due to neurological disease which impacts the nerves leading to the penile muscles. Alternatively, your vet could perform a small surgical procedure (phallopexy) that may help keep the penis in the sheath.

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    Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

    Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

    Published on

    This is a condition known as paraphimosis. Typically, I see it in young, unneutered males when they become excited or traumatize the penis. The penis needs to be lubed and replaced in the sheath. This should be performed by your veterinarian.

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