Health Guide: Proteinaceous Plug Figure 1

Proteinaceous Plug Figure 1

Figure 1: Example of penis examination in the rat and photos of proteinaceous plug.

Step 1: After placing the rat on his back in your lap or on a comfortable surface, gently apply pressure with both thumbs, or thumb and index finger, approximately ½ cm distances on each side of the penis.

Step 2: Carefully massage to project penis outward from the sheath.

Step 3: Penis is protruded from sheath to check for a plug or any other abnormalities.

Photo 1: Shows firm, cream colored material protruding from the urethral opening of the penis.

Photo 2: Another view of proteinaceous plug material.

*Note: after removing plug with a clean cloth or disposable tissue, ensure the sheath is gently returned to its normal position covering the penis.

Posted on July 26, 2008, 18:17, Last updated on July 30, 2008, 13:19 | Figures