My dog's penis is swollen and sticking out, causing walking issues?

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My dog is having trouble walking and his penis is swollen and sticking out. I have considered paraphimosis, although he is not sexually active. Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 11 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Dogs can become sexually aroused even if they aren't sexually active, getting an erection. If his penis is swollen and sticking out, I would be concerned that the swelling could potentially constrict his urethra, leading to difficulty urinating. Because he's having trouble walking and his penis is swollen, I recommend you taking him into your vet to have the paraphimosis resolved. It's important to have him seen now, as it's causing him difficulty walking and you don't want it to lead to a constriction of the urethra.

My dog's penis is swollen and sticking out, causing walking issues?

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