[Gpdd] Health: boar anatomy - emergency?

Dee and Joe joedee1986 at verizon.net
Mon Jan 14 10:57:54 EST 2008


Hi,
   
  We are in the midst of a heavy snow storm today.  I took the opportunity to do a good cage cleaning, nail clipping and piggie check-up.
   
  Peaches passed except for a small bald spot on top of her head I have been treating with antifungal cream.  My other Teddys have had these spots, too.
   
  I found a problem with Pumpkin and I don't know if it is serious or not.  I cleaned out his male bits under warm running water.  i couldn't retract his penis.  I tried holding that area under the water and moving his penis around but it seems to be stuck inside.
   
  Anyone have this happen before?  I am afraid if it stays this way he might get a bladder infection.  I plan to soak him again later today.  Does this need a vet visit?  I hadn't checked his penis in a long time so don't know how long it has been this way.  I remove his impaction as neded usually once a week.
   
  Help!
   
  Dee, worried about Pumpkin and embarrased about messing with his 'bits'.


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