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Dear Lisa:
>Have you ever had a ferret whose bacula was constantly protruding? Leo is
>a stray, about 3 years old and you can always see at least the hook on the
>end, and sometimes as much as 1" of his penis! A thorough exam by our vet
>(Dr. Hulls asked to pass along his greetings!) showed no abnormality or
>possible reason. Its not broken or swollen - its just out!
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>He is currently on Septra but that is ending today (14 day course). He
>isn't in any pain, doesn't lick excessively and other than this, a normal
>happy ferret. Ideas are welcomed - Thanks!
Phimosis - constant extrusion of the penis - is uncommon in ferrets. As in
other species - it is usually an anatomic defect - either by an adhesion (a
permanent abnormal tissue band) within the sheath which prevents the total
retraction of the penis, or a shortened prepuce. It generally is not a
painful condition, but the penis may dry out or become traumatized.
Close examination under anesthesia would be the best option here to
establish if there is a surgically correctable defect. Daily application
of emollient cream is probably indicated in such cases, and close daily
examination for injury or a superficial bacterial infection - usually
indicated by a greenish discharge.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, dVM
[Posted in FML issue 3199]
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