My dog's willy is always sticking out and it's red. Why is that? Is it normal?
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Hi there,
Regarding your question, here is some information that might be useful. First of all, do keep in mind that a dog's penis is naturally pink or red.
However, a bright red colour can be a symptom of inflammation, especially if your dog is showing signs of aggression, which can indicate he is in significant pain. Furthermore, a continuous erection lasting several days is definitely not normal.
It could be priapism or paraphimosis. Priapism shows as a persistent erection even without any sexual stimuli and is caused by nerve or circulatory issues that prevent the penis from returning to its normal state. Paraphimosis has similar symptoms, but the cause is anatomical: the opening of the prepuce (the sheath) is too narrow and prevents the penis from retracting.
In either case, complications such as necrosis (tissue death) can be very serious if not treated in time. We strongly advise you to see a vet as soon as possible to get an accurate diagnosis for your dog.
The Wamiz Editorial Team
