Stupid Question

[ZdogZ]

Yesterday I noticed that Zeke was a little swollen in his manly area. I did have Doug look at it and he said it was "just a normal dog knot." This morning he wasn't swollen but he is again tonight. He was neutered at 7 months old and will be 3 in February. Is this normal? I'm going to call my vet first thing in the morning.

[Dillydoodle]

NO dumb questions!!! Dillon is neutered... so is Gus.. both will wake up from naps occasionally with umm morning wood. ( can i say that here? ) I think Doug is right... nothing to worry about with that unless the lump/swelling is consistant and permanent... then i would worry... but if it comes and goes... well that would be totally normal ...

[Jespah]

Emilie is right - no stupid questions here! That's why we're here. :SMILE:

I've noticed that sometimes Rupert has the same issue, it seems to be natural. I think if your vet will speak to you on the phone, it's always worth the call. If you do call, please let us know what he/she says.

Deb

[Merlincorgi]

Yep... Checkers gets that occasionally too... and he has also been known to "Phantom mate" (best way I can describe it) first thing in the morning too. He'll do that about 2-3 times a month. It's so sad to see because once it starts he can't seem to stop it... I have to wait for it to pass before he can get up and come downstairs with the rest of the family.

[ZdogZ]

Ya'll have made me feel better. I just kind of freaked me out because I've never noticed that with Zip before. I didn't call the vet yet, it's been a very crazy morning! I am taking Zeke and Zia in this afternoon to get their nails clipped so I'll ask him about.

[mtoy]

Well, from living with a bunch of males I'm thinking that it's just that normal male thing going on too. I've seen it on Link too.

[gogogiraffes]

Gizmo gets a knot between where his man area would be (he's fixed) and his peepee. And it usually swells when he has to go pee. I thought it was something after he got fixed. But the vet said it was fine. It gets about the size of a small lime sometimes. Usually right after he gets up.

[ZdogZ]

Ok, the vet did say it was normal. I was really embarrased to ask him that question! +EMBARRASED+ I do feel much better, though!

[Jespah]

I'd rather be embarrassed than have my dog in jeopardy, Kristi - you are a good "Mom"! +TUP+

Deb

[CorgiMum]

I agree 100% with Deb, much better to ask questions & have our pups safe. :SMILE:

I've asked our Vet some 'strange' questions over the years for sure. :WINK: