Dog biting his penis

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Hi everyone,

I’m having a real problem with my male Chihuahua; he’s nearly 6 years old. I can’t find a solution and neither can my vet. Ever since he was a pup, about every 5 months, he bites his penis—not the outer skin, but the inside. He then ends up pissing blood, which means a trip to the vet, then meds and ointment. It usually lasts about a fortnight as long as he doesn’t start again in the meantime.

It’s just not normal for it to be so frequent (sometimes 3 times a year).

My vet advised me to have him neutered, which I’ve done, but nothing has changed...

I’m at my wits’ end. Does anyone have any idea why he’s doing this?

Thanks to anyone who can help me out.

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    Here’s an example, but most of the time it’s on the other side. Just so you know, I also have a female (his daughter), and when he does this, she isn't in season or having her "period".
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    I’ve already been to two different vets and neither of them has any answers. According to the vet, neutering was supposed to calm his "urges" which might be causing this... The problem is, with working day and night and everything, I can’t really do much to help him burn off his energy. I don't even know how he’s managing to reach that spot...
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    I’ve known dogs that displayed behaviour very similar to self-stimulation with their mouths. In all the excitement, they can sometimes end up biting themselves. I expect that’s what your vet was trying to avoid by getting him neutered. Unfortunately, these sorts of habits don't always go away after castration. Try giving him more exercise to tire him out; it should help take his mind off things! 😁
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    Maybe try a different vet for a second opinion? I don't really get why they'd neuter him, though—the issue is with his penis, not his testicles 🤨

    Could it be a behavioural issue linked to stress or boredom? Or maybe an allergy?

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