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My male dog's penis is out, he's tired, and has worms. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 18 days old | 12 lbs

Adopted male dachshund 2 mos ago, abt 9 mos old, very activ & hlthy til now. Decreasd apptit last 2 days...uslly a chow-hound. More tired than usl & seems rlly hot aftr his usl running outside, chasing cats/birds, etc. Bc of flea prob. & dragging bum on floor last wk, got a vet appt sched 4 coming week, but 2night.... 1st noticed a worm undr & protrudg fr skin around anus & then saw his ENTIRE penis ext fr sheath, maybe testes 2 or inflamm.? But then pulled it in and took off again.

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Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2017

Arousal is not uncommon in young, entire males and is quite normal. He should receive a full flea and worm treatment and also have his anal glands checked during his vet visit and a full physical exam should be performed to rule out any medical causes for his reduced exercise tolerance
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