Pyxie Sick??

[JoeMichaelBolona]

Hey i have a male pyxie and he has what feels like sacks or something under his butt. i kno it sounds funny lol but is that normal? He seems perfectly healthy except for whatever is causes the bulges. Anyone know anythimg about this?

[JoeMichaelBolona]

Ill take pics if that would help because it seems like it hard for him to walk around he rubs his bottom on the ground

[Lija]

Not sure what you mean, pics would help. As well as answers to these questions.

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by Lynn(Flybyferns) and GrifTheGreat.

[GrifTheGreat]

Sounds like edema. How warm are you keeping him and how old is he?

[JoeMichaelBolona]

he has been pretty warm but he is 4 years old. Im startimg think its just his normal fat lol but its hard to tell ill post pics

[JoeMichaelBolona]

what do you think?