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Why is my male rat's penis swollen and bleeding? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered

My male rats penis is swollen and bleeding. What could cause it and how would I treat it

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 19th, 2017

It sounds like your rat may have had some trauma to his penis or he may have a urinary tract infection. If he is housed with other rats I would recommend separating him for the time being. I would also recommend taking him to the vet to be checked out. If he does have a urinary tract infection he will need to antibiotics to help clear it up. Your vet can also prescribe some pain medication for him.

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