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Why is there a round thing on my dog's private part every morning?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog has a round stucture in his private part every morning and I'm wondering what it is

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2017

The round structure could be a prostatic mass, prostatic infection, or a normal anatomical structure called the bulbus glandis. Your vet will be able to examine your dog to determine if there is cause for concern.

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