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My dog's penis looks strange or swollen. When should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered

Hi, I’ve noticed a strange shape to the end of my dogs penis. He’s not intact and gets expressed manually. I’ve not noticed it before but isn’t an area I focus on. Urine seems to come out ok. He’s had sickness and diarreah for two days and the vets said it was probably just a bug. He’s brighter today

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on December 12th, 2019

An abnormal shape to the penis could indicate inflammation or a tumor. I can’t tell from the photo if Wilie’s penis looks abnormal or not. This is a situation where a veterinarian visit is the best option. I recommend to have Willie examined by the veterinarian to get a better idea of what is going on. If the doctor is worried about a tumor, he may need an amputation. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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