My puppy has a hole in his penis. Is this a serious problem?

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Unfortunately, the picture did not go through, so we cannot advise how serious this problem may be. Please, re-send your questions with some pictures attached and we will try and help as much as possible.

Hi there, It looks like Wicket either got a cut above his scrotum or has a parasite that has created a wound in that location. I would recommend having him examined by a veterinarian because it's difficult to determine how deep the wound is and he may need to have it sutured. I hope that helps, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! From your pictures that is actually normal . The tip of the prepuce can look like that because you can see the inside tissue of the prepuce. I would assume that you can see if better now since the hair has been removed. Unless he is uncomfortable and licking his penis I wouldn't take him in. I hope this helps!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! At the base of the penis, in neutered and unneutered male dogs, a gland called the bulbourethral gland. This is quite common and nothing to be concerned about. Based on the picture you have provided, I would say that this is what you are seeing and is nothing to be concerned about. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

It is difficult to see what you have a question about. It appears that Buddy's penis may be partially extruded from his sheath in the photo. If he is having any difficulty urinating, straining or painful I recommend having the sitter take him to the vet. Or if this didn't answer your question please try resubmitting with more photos that may give us a better idea how to help. Thanks of using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. This is not going to away on its own and needs attention. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Based on your description and the picture you have provided I would recommend having a veterinarian examined Bubba so that the most appropriate Diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. When the penis is stuck outside the prepuce comma such as what is going on in the photo of Bubba, it is a condition known as paraphimosis. If the penis becomes discolored and white, this usually indicates that the circulation to the penis has been compromised. When the penis gets stuck outside the prepuce, the prepuce can act as a tourniquet and cut off circulation to the penis itself. The sooner this is look at, the better I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.