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> Paraphimosis is actually the inability to retract the penis into the
> sheath.  From what you wrote your ferret lacks the ability to
> "present" his penis out of the sheath.  Phimosis is where the opening
> of the sheath is too small and cannot be retracted over the penis as
> opposed to an inability of the penis to be extruded.  The first step
> would be to get a complete examination under anesthesia to determine
> cause, but I wouldn't reccomend breeding him as in other species this
> has been determined to be genetic.
>
> Best of Luck
>
> Alice Davis DVM
> Bear Creek Animal Clinic
> Ashland, OR 97520
> 541-488-0120
 
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[Posted in FML issue 5142]