Guest Ummon Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi all relatively new at greyhound care. Ace has been with us about two months Since he still stubbornly refuses to climb stairs I usually have to manually walk him up (move one leg after another while he does his statue routine). I have been noticing a rather foul smelling waxy or oily buildup on his lower hind legs. He does not appear to be sick or in pain. Any ideas what it may be or what I can do to get rid of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I may be mistaken but, it's probably pee that dribbles on his rear legs - it happens to my boy and I just clean it with some warm water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 It's most likely discharge from his prepuce. Some discharge is normal but, it should not have an offensive odor and it should be not excessive. I'm afraid a vet visit is in order- he may have an infection needing antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I second that it is prepuce. A little is ok, but for you to notice so much and it's odour is a little odd. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ummon Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 No I don't think its Prepuce, its on the back of his leg and unless he can rotate his penis 180 degrees (which would be impressive I highly doubt it. I usually find it on his back leg lower below the knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 When Dylan lays, he gets prepuce on the back of his legs below his knees. I wipe it off with a warm cloth. It should not have a foul smell...What color is it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Folks -- the prepuce is the anatomical area-smegma is the discharge. They get the discharge on their legs (and yes on the back of the legs) while laying down. I urge a vet visit because this sounds to be in excess. Please forgive any spelling mistakes-- I'm on my phone and I'm w/o glasses!! The letters are itty bitty-ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Yes, Mirage usually has a small amount of discharge on the back of his right rear leg, but it's not in excess and there is no odor. Sounds like maybe an infection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianRke Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Just throwing this out there... Many times when Frank poops, if he positions himself the right way, the poop will hit the back of his rear leg before it falls to the ground. When he does this, I wipe his leg with a warm paper towel. I imagine that if I didnt know he was doing this, there would be a build up of a foul smelling substance like you described on the back of his rear legs. cant spell today Edited September 27, 2011 by BrianRke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I had a dog who got stressed easily, and when he did, his anal glands would let go. Smelled horrendous. Could that be it? Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Whatever it is, it's not normal. Please make an appointment and have it looked at. He may be "stubborn" on the stairs because he has some sort of painful infection. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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