Prolapsed Penis Advice

[Chewie&nibbles]

my boar (he is only 7 months) has a prolapsed penis. The vet thought it may be hormonal due to his young age so suggested castration. He had that done and the vet popped a stitch in at the same time to hold it in, the stitches came out and poor piggies penis popped out again within the day. The vet suggested doing another surgery to put a permanent stitch in to hold it in place but I don't want to put him through any more surgery if it is not totally necessary. He is eating, drinking and weeing quite the thing and seems happy popcorning away with his brother. I am checking it daily making sure it is clean with warm water and then lubricating with ky jelly......does anyone have any experience of this? is what I am doing enough? Is there anything else I can do? He is totally adored and I want to do the best for him, thanks

 

[Flutterby]

I don't have any experience, so I can't suggest a solution, but it does sound like you are doing a fab job managing it so far. Poor little man! At least he doesn't seem to effected at the moment.

 

[Chewie&nibbles]

Thank you..I worry about my furry babies as much as my real ones

 

[Wiebke]

my boar (he is only 7 months) has a prolapsed penis. The vet thought it may be hormonal due to his young age so suggested castration. He had that done and the vet popped a stitch in at the same time to hold it in, the stitches came out and poor piggies penis popped out again within the day. The vet suggested doing another surgery to put a permanent stitch in to hold it in place but I don't want to put him through any more surgery if it is not totally necessary. He is eating, drinking and weeing quite the thing and seems happy popcorning away with his brother. I am checking it daily making sure it is clean with warm water and then lubricating with ky jelly......does anyone have any experience of this? is what I am doing enough? Is there anything else I can do? He is totally adored and I want to do the best for him, thanks

As long as you make sure that the penis is fine and there is no danger of infection, he should be OK.
@Adelle @helen105281

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

It is most likely weak muscle tone causing this and if you leave it alone, as he matures I am sure it will rectify itself. Please don't have any further treatment as it could cause problems.

 

[Chewie&nibbles]

Thanks, I was concerned about more surgery which is why I am cleaning and checking him daily. So glad to know it could rectify

 

[Adelle]

Keep it clean and lubricated like you are doing.. Hopefully it will rectify itself and as long as is stays clean and not inflammed or irritated then it shouldn't cause a major issue x

 

[Kit06]

I had a young boar with the same problem (he's the one in my avatar). I just kept popping it back in and eventually it stopped happening. I think as he got bigger his muscle tone improved and that solved it.

 

[Chewie&nibbles]

Sounds promising...fingers crossed thanks for replying.