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My dog's paraphimosis swelling is worsening, what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 5 months old

My dog has paraphimosis and i already got him to the vet. Because the scars reopened (he was bitten there) it caused swelling and can't be placed back. What he said was "give the swelling a few days to go down and then you can place it back. Its been 3 days and while the swelling has diminished its still inretractable and it looks worse and hurt. I go to the vet again and insist on the same thing even when i ask him to operate the poor dog. What should i do if he is the only vet available?

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 27th, 2017

Poor Golondrino! Since you feel that his penis is looking worse after following your vet's initial instructions, you should take him back to discuss surgical attempts to correct his paraphimosis. At home, you can try using cool compresses to cause constriction of his blood vessels, as this may help to improve the swelling. A water based lubricant can also be applied to keep the penile tissues moistened. However, since the paraphimosis is likely to persist, Golondrino will likely need to be sedated to have a purse string suture placed in his prepuce (sheath) for a few days to hold his penis in place. I hope that all goes well!

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 24th, 2017

    Put some vaseline or moisturising ointment on the penis so it does not dry out. Keep Golondrino from licking his penis as he may hurt it by excessive licking. In order for a paraphimosis to cause necrosis it would need to be so tight that it cuts off blood flow. This is unlikely to happen.

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