Dr. Eric Barchas has directly and tactfully addressed the issue of male dog arousal. The appearance of a dog’s penis is often disgusting to animal owners. To avoid unnecessary trips to the veterinary clinic, Barchas describes the exception, a condition called paraphimosis where the lipstick is showing for an extended period of time.
Source: Dogster, January 17, 2019. Link.
Paraphimosis most frequently occurs as a result of sexual activity. Misdirected sexual activity, such as a dog humping a leg or an inanimate object, causes paraphimosis more commonly than true sexual activity.
INSIGHTS: The photos with this article are tastefully comical. Consider posting this on social media and in e-newsletters. t might help avoid an uncomfortable discussion.