The visit to the vet told us that Skipper has a mild foreskin infection, which is probably not why we found blood droplets. But an ultrasound also showed that he does have an enlarged prostate, and that could be the cause. Treatment of this is necessary and can be done in a few ways. With medication, which is what we have now chosen. This may solve the problem, but then we have to wait and see because it may also turn out to be a recurring problem. Then we have to think about medication or castration again. But castration also entails other risks. Especially since he is a German Shepherd. And the risks that this entails include an increased risk of problems with the anal glands, including tumors (as we unfortunately know from Rowan who died from this), but also abscesses. These are not problems you want for your dog. So now we just hope for the best. And enjoy our well-deserved break in a week ...
The visit to the vet told us that Skipper has a mild foreskin infection, which is probably not why we found blood droplets. But an ultrasound also showed that he does have an enlarged prostate, and that could be the cause. Treatment of this is necessary and can be done in a few ways. With medication, which is what we have now chosen. This may solve the problem, but then we have to wait and see because it may also turn out to be a recurring problem. Then we have to think about medication or castration again. But castration also entails other risks. Especially since he is a German Shepherd. And the risks that this entails include an increased risk of problems with the anal glands, including tumors (as we unfortunately know from Rowan who died from this), but also abscesses. These are not problems you want for your dog. So now we just hope for the best. And enjoy our well-deserved break in a week ...