Why is my dog's penis inflamed and sensitive after jumping?

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My dog is neutered and has never had this problem, but he's recently been jumping the neighbors dog and now the tip of his penis is inflamed and sensitive and has been for the last 24 hours. I thought it would go away on its own, but it's not and now I'm getting very worried. What could be the issue and how could I fix it? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 9 years and 10 months old | 13 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. Scruffy has likely caused some trauma to his penis, leading to inflammation and this can lead to the penis getting stuck outside the sheath, strangulation of the penis, and even infection. I am unsure exactly how the penis currently looks, but the treatment is dependent on its current condition. If it is stuck outside the sheath then the vet needs to treat this by doing a sugar pack on the penis, or similar method to reduce the inflammation enough to replace the penis back inside the sheath. Also KY jelly is often used to facilitate this. If infection is present then oral antibiotics along with a copious sterile flush (i.e. chlorhexidine solution 3% diluted) of the penis is needed. Pet friendly NSAIDS (i.e. Meloxicam, Rimadyl) are also often need to reduce inflammation and provide comfort.

Why is my dog's penis inflamed and sensitive after jumping?

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