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Like a Sir: Movember for Dogs

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Movember has gone to the dogs.

It’s Movember and Koly is sporting a fine lime velour mustache in support of mens (and male dogs) health. Now, I know that Rule No. 3 specifically prohibits faux mustaches, but try as he might, Koly’s top lip is chronically bare (beside, he woofing ridiculously adorable does he look there? C’mon?? C’mon!!)

OK, so nobody really wants to talk about their dog’s boy business. Funnier bloggers than I have addressed the issues of health problems involving their boy dogs and their *ahem* nether regions. Imagine trying to wrassle a newf to address his delicate “chicken nuggets”…if you catch my drift. *wink wink* Try not to laugh while you read Mrs. Taleteller explain exactly why they have so many female dogs or as you read about her close encounter of the testicular kind.

Still, keeping your male dog healthy is no laughing matter and I “mustache” you to make sure you’ve got your dog covered and talk to your vet about keeping those mysterious boy parts healthy, since many many male canine health issues have very subtle symptoms – or no symptoms at all. In fact, before I researched this post, I didn’t even realize some of these things could even be problems. The more you know, right? We’ve rounded up some info on common male health issues your dog might face, plus some of the cutest mustache-y awesomeness out there to celebrate Movember like a sir.

You say your dog won’t sport a ‘stache like Koly? The Humunga Stache Durable Dog Toy is the perfect answer. Get it on Amazon. <-affiliate link

For many years, neutering your pet has been hailed as the best way to keep them safe from men’s health problems, but recent studies may be challenging this notion.

Don’t get it twisted. We believe in neutering your pet. We just think that the choice of when and how to desex your pet should always be well informed and made based on the facts and what’s best for your individual dog’s health. 

 

Nice ‘stache, Charles, ol’ chap. Get this t-shirt on Inkopious (and check meowt > there’s a mustache shirt for cat lovers too.)

On the flip side, unneutered males are believed to have a higher risk of prostate issues.

It is estimated that about 50 percent of intact male dogs will develop BPH (in layman’s terms: an enlarged prostate) by the age of five, 60 percent by the age of six, and 95 percent by the age of nine.  Not all cases of BPH require treatment, but when they do, neutering is the quickest and easiest way to treat this condition.

Even Snoopy celebrates Movember. Get the shirt on Amazon <-affiliate link

Even Snoopy celebrates Movember. Get the shirt on Amazon <-affiliate link

Can you imagine an infection…in your nether region?

The canine prostate is susceptible to bacterial infection (yuck) or worse, an abscess. Signs of an infection may start very subtly, perhaps with something as simple as straining to go to the bathroom. Left untreated, an abscess can develop. Ouch.

If you can’t grow a mustache, at least you can wear one, right? Get it on Amazon <- affiliate link

Boys will be boys and that means marking their territory.

Who knew that urine could tell you so much? There is so much you can learn about your dogs health, simply by knowing their urination habits and what is normal for them. Frequency, colour, cloudiness…it’s all a clue and your dog is counting on you to read it.

For those times when your dog ‘mustache’ you to take them for a walk. Get the leash and the matching collar on Amazon. <-affiliate link

Cancer is a growing concern. Some cancers, like testicular cancer, can be prevented by neutering, but others, like prostate cancer are not hormone dependant. This means that all male dogs are at risk.

 

Koly dreams of growing a sweet ‘stache. This limited edition bed from P.L.A.Y might be as close as he gets.

 

Um, that’s going to be awkward in front of company. 

Can you imagine explaining to your neighbours or in laws that your dog can’t put their boy bits away? In some dogs, physical features, an injury or a neurological problem may prevent them from fully sheathing their penis. That just sounds painful.

 

ThePridebites durable, foam core toys are the perfect ‘stache for all seasons. Use code KOLSNOTES at the check out to save 20% at Pridebites.com <-affiliate code

Your dog can’t tell you when their boy bits are bothered.

So frequent visual checks for irritated skin, sores, lumps, bumps and other problems are totally awkward, but also a great way to catch problems early. Teaching your dog to roll over and play dead is a great way to get them to lay still for a quick look.

Kols Notes contributor Heather from OK Collars found these mustached poop bags at Ruby Tuesdays. I tried to find y’all a link, but I couldn’t. The search turned up this bad boy though and frankly…I am just baffled. This is a thing?!

 

How do you take care of your dog’s male health?

And…can you convince them to take a mustache photo for Movember for dogs? I’d love to see!

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One person's view

Thursday 13th of November 2014

I hate "damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenarios. My dude was fixed at 18 months. Five years later, so far so good.

Jessica Shipman | Beagles and Bargains

Wednesday 12th of November 2014

That last link... WHY? just WHY?! But, Kol you certainly look dashing!

Pamela

Monday 10th of November 2014

I must say I'm really happy with my girl dogs over the years and not having to deal with any dingly danglies. At least not the canine kind. :)

But you did a great job making an important health concern fun to read.

I hope vet science continues to look at the most effective ways to prevent unwanted litters while keeping an eye on health issues. Some people are starting to advocate for vasectomies instead of neutering.

Unfortunately, people are so desperate to prevent unwanted litters that health sometimes takes second place.

Emma

Monday 10th of November 2014

We are all girls, so no clue there, no mustaches either, just beards on two of us ;)

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