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« on: January 02, 2012, 03:50:52 PM » |
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Never thought there'd come a day that I'd be asking about Amir's pee-er, but here I go.
A couple of nights ago, Mr. Man rolled over to get a belly rub. In doing so, I noticed his lower region had some dark crusting on the fur at the tip. After a surely traumatic couple of moments for Amir, I cleaned/cut the affected fur. It appears that he had some discharge that got gunked up from laying on his blankets, bed and/or floor. After Googling, I see a pale discharge is normal in male dogs. It seems strange to me for some reason. Twelve years old and now he gets it despite being fixed.
He's acting perfectly norm (eating, drinking, piddle and poo). The only thing thst he seems bothered with is the little bit of discharge he leaves on his bed, etc. He's never been one to clean himself as I don't think he can physically do it. I notice no redness, etc. I'm going to take him in to get it checked this week. Curious if anyone else has experienced such a thing. Boys are weird.
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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2012, 04:48:29 PM » |
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I haven't noticed anything like this with Chewy, though he is a few years younger than Amir. I adopted a pug/keeshond mix when he was 10 years old and Huxley ALWAYS had a bit of discharge in that region. It never seemed to bother him. I should mention that he was not fixed though...
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momma of twinkie (12 year fawn) and chewy (8 year fawn) and madeline (the ageless 'norwegian dingo' aka mutt).
**RIP huxley (12-ish year pug/keeshond), march 15, 2007**
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 01:45:03 PM » |
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Beau (fixed) has the same thing. He gets a quick wipe with a wet wash cloth.
My assumption has always been that he can't reach his, um, areas.
Doesn't bother him, doesn't seem infected or itchy.
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Jemma
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2012, 03:44:58 PM » |
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Spoke to Amir's vet today and she said since the discharge had stopped, his boy parts aren't red or inflamed and all systems are normal that I shouldn't worry. Token keep an eye on it. Clearly his mother is a worrier, heh. I still say boys are weird, heh
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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2012, 10:01:44 PM » |
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If it's a green discharge, it could suggest there's an infection. Test the urine with a pH strip to rule it out. The pH should be between 5.5 and 7.2.
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Loving mom to pug rescues Denver, Farnsworth, Tina, Murdoch ("Doc") and chihuahua rescue Maximus Spartacus ("Max"). Forever loving pugs Mei-Ling, Kim-Soo, Daisy-Bo, Jake, Betsy and Gooey at the Rainbow Bridge and in my heart.
Pugalug Archivist, Vet Liaison, Transport Coordinator & Foster Mom
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Jemma
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« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2012, 09:47:46 PM » |
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Nah, was just pale. If it were green, Mr. Man would've been carted off as soon as I noticed it. Thankfully, it turns out it was nothing to worry about. It was suggested that salt or dirt on snow may have irritated him. This makes sense. All things returned to normal within a couple of days.
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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2012, 12:30:10 PM » |
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Poor Hux had the green goo. It really is a tint of green!! Gross green goo.
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momma of twinkie (12 year fawn) and chewy (8 year fawn) and madeline (the ageless 'norwegian dingo' aka mutt).
**RIP huxley (12-ish year pug/keeshond), march 15, 2007**
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Jemma
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« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2012, 04:19:57 PM » |
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Yeesh! It's returned with green gunk this time so Mr. Amir and I are off to the AVC tomorrow.
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lmcpug
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« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2012, 04:29:13 PM » |
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Poor 'Mir  Hope it is not an infection. Sending healthy vibes to 'tatorland! |
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Jemma
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« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2012, 05:44:47 PM » |
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Everything was back to normal when we went to the College today. Since this is the second time it's happened in two months, a couple of urine samples were collected (cysto and free cast) in case it's a urinary tract infection. Should have results on Monday. Apparently Mr. Man has amazing bladder control as he took forever to piddle after the cysto. I was also sent home with Baxedin and ordered to flush his *ahem* area out with it. Oh boys, this is going to be a chore!
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lmcpug
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« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2012, 07:26:34 PM » |
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oh Jemma
I'm so sorry but the visual is just too much LOL!
I hope Amir is kosher to you doing the "flushing" and I really hope he doesnt have an infection!
Keep us posted on eveything!
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« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2012, 08:10:09 PM » |
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Trust me, Lori, I kept the truly visual details to myself, lol!
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« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2012, 08:50:42 PM » |
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LMAO!
Aw poor u and 'mir!
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« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2012, 08:03:14 PM » |
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How are Jemma and Amir doing tonite??
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Jemma
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« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2012, 08:17:12 AM » |
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All is well, heh. Amir's a very patient and tolerant individual, heh
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