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My dog is struggling to pee and his penis tip is red. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 12 days old | 20 lbs

My Chihuahua has not been peeing and this tip of his weewee is a little red

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 13th, 2018

If Coco cannot urinate, this is a veterinary emergency. He should be examined by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER as soon as possible. Possible causes include infection, obstruction or congenital defect.

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