My dog's prolapsed urethra: Why did vet suggest ointment, not surgery?

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I took samson to the vet because he was bleeding from his penis . According to the vet he has a prolapsed urethra. He told me to put a E-collar and to apply an ointment that he gave me 3 times a day for 10 days. I've been reading online and everyone recommends surgery for this condition and I want to know why this vet did not. Thank you for your help. I just want him to get better. P.d. vet did and ultrasound, checked his pee and he said that everything was going to be fine. Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 28 days old | 60 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Without seeing a photo of what is going on it is difficult say what is going on. Surgery is only really considered for patients with excessive bleeding, pain or extensive ulceration and/or necrosis of the prolapsed tissue. So, there is no harm in trying conservative treatment first.

My dog's prolapsed urethra: Why did vet suggest ointment, not surgery?

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