GreytTerp Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Our boy, Marvin, continues to have an awful odor coming from his penis region, on and off, over the past couple of months. He's been to the vet for a full inspection and urinalysis twice, with two different vets finding absolutely no infection or even irritation. There's no discharge to note (definitely nothing with any color or appreciable amount), though you can tell right away if you get something on your clothes or blanket. The smell is killing us, and it can't be good for Marvin either. We'd almost prefer it be the anal gland smell at this point, as that's less overpowering and the solution is obvious. Our vets have recommended we try flushing out his sheath with warm water and a bit of peroxide over the next few days to see if there is an improvement before we bring him back in for a 3rd look. Does anyone have any experience with the flushing, or any tips to share? This will forever be in my youtube search history, and our vets have been a good help with the procedure, but I thought I would check here before going all up in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) I haven't flushed but I have "soaked" and wiped. Put epsom salts in some warm water, either try to put it in a really shallow dish and hold it up there while the dog is standing, just so the water kinda covers the end.....you might be waiting for 5 mins so have a seat on the floor. I made sure I squeezed the end and took a good look during the soaking to make sure there wasn't anything in there that shouldn't be, even dirt. I did this twice a day. I found this "soak" worked better than simply soaking a washcloth in the same epsom salt bath and just wiping. I did this when there was a little than normal discharge but no infection/irriation/smell. Perhaps it'll work. Edited January 30, 2017 by XTRAWLD 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...
GreytTerp Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 I haven't flushed but I have "soaked" and wiped. Put epsom salts in some warm water, either try to put it in a really shallow dish and hold it up there while the dog is standing, just so the water kinda covers the end.....you might be waiting for 5 mins so have a seat on the floor. I made sure I squeezed the end and took a good look during the soaking to make sure there wasn't anything in there that shouldn't be, even dirt. I did this twice a day. I found this "soak" worked better than simply soaking a washcloth in the same epsom salt bath and just wiping. I did this when there was a little than normal discharge but no infection/irriation/smell. Perhaps it'll work. Thanks! We will give it a try, as the wiping hasn't been overly effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 This will forever be in my youtube search history, At least it's only YouTube. Be glad that it wasn't Amazon. Seriously though, is he licking much? Could it just be from saliva / wet skin and fur from the area not drying completely? Just a thought. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Flushing is relatively easy. Get a syringe from your vet (probably something in the 12-30 ml size range), fill it with warm water, stick the tip into the sheath and gently pinch the opening closed with your other hand. Then push the plunger on the syringe. Keeping the opening pinched off will prevent the water from just trickling right back out (especially if you're doing this with the dog standing and gravity is seriously working against you) and will help it get all the way up and not just around the entrance. Rinse and repeat. Literally. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 This discussion has come up before, and often people resurrect this famous video: Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 How do you get the dog to stand still?? Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 We used to rinse Fuzzy's penis weekly. He was prone to getting infections and one the specialists we took him to recommended the flushing as opposed to keeping him on antibiotics indefinitely. After the first couple of times it became easy and Fuzzy was a good dog. Get a syringe from your vet, or we even got one from the pharmacy at the supermarket. It should have a wide tip and snip the end if it is pointy. We filed with warm water only. Insert the tip just enough to be able to release the syringe. We flushed three times usually. Initially the water coming back out was cloudy and we would rinse until it was clear. The whole thing only took 5 minutes. Good luck. You can do it! Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytTerp Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Seriously though, is he licking much? Could it just be from saliva / wet skin and fur from the area not drying completely? Just a thought. Amazon would have been way worse! He doesn't lick much, though it does seem to be a bit more than usual. He takes after Rocket in the nap department, so I think whatever is causing the smell is compounded by the area not getting much ventilation. I worked from home today, and when he roached next to me, it was like I ran into a wall of gross... Marvin will stay standing and be a good sport. He doesn't seem to mind the process. The worst part is having to put beach towels down, as there is zero chance of him going in the bathroom without being carried (he's not a fan of baths). Thank you all for the advice and suggestions! This board is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 This discussion has come up before, and often people resurrect this famous video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39tJ_DYeM_Y I was going to post that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Oh my! Just . . . .oh ...my! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Oops. I forgot to add about putting a towel down. We used to do the flushing in the garage over a large beach towel. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Yeah, I was avoiding the horse vid.....lol Good luck sorting it out! I never flushed but happy to hear Krissy chimed in with detailed instructions. 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I've done it to a male horse (garden hose) but never a dog. It's odd your vet can't find anything since it is definitely NOT normal. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 At one time my boy had so much cheese up there that it started obstructing his urine flow and it was dribbling out when he was just lying in bed. I thought he had an infection so I took him to the vet. When she flushed him, all kinds of chunks came out and the smell was absolutely horrendous!!! much worse than anal glands! Now I do it at home when needed. Grossest smell EVER!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 He will love you forever after a few handjobs. :rofl Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 He will love you forever after a few handjobs. :rofl Mine sure does!!!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 He will love you forever after a few handjobs. :rofl Heyokha used to follow me around the house after I finished flushing his Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 He will love you forever after a few handjobs. :rofl That's why we think Fuzzy was so compliant. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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