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My dog's penis won't go back in after 6 hours. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 11 months old | 100 lbs

German shepherd/ Rottweiler mix almost 8 years old. His penis is out all the way and won't go back in. It has been at least 6 hours

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 20th, 2017

After that long if being it is a medical problem. He will need to see a vet Immediately for treatment which will involve sedation to try to replace it or surgery to help hold it in. In the mesntime keep it lubricates to prevent tbfrim drying out until he gets seen

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