Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 4 years and 3 months old | 18 lbs
My SHIH TZU was neuteredabout three yrs now and when he wakes up in the morning and rolls on his back for his belly rub and scratch I can see 2 little marble size balls on either side of the lower penis and then they disappear shortly after and go away. what are they.should I be concerned??
1 Answer
Published on April 7th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! No need to be worried! That is normal. Those 2 glands are accessory sex glands called the bulbourethral glands. When he is excited they become enlarged. Have a great weekend!
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