Help! Not sure what is happening

caitihale

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Octavia needs help!
Not sure what is going on? There are no rips or blood, she's still eating and drinking and walking like crazy.

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He's flashing you. That is his penis. Should retract it. Now you know that he's a boy.
 

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Looks like Octavia is now Oliver. Be sure to keep the penis moist...don't let it dry out. If it doesn't retract, then he has prolapsed and will need to see a vet. But above all, don't let it dry out.
 

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Hahaha thank God
Someone on here told me Octavia was a girl. Originally she was Otis...a boy. Thanks so much for the help guys!
 

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Looks like Otis is back! :)

Glad we could be helpful. And have a little fun too.
 

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Congratulations! It's a boy!
 

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Well, at least you know what to rename him. Hello, Otis! ;)


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Thanks! I like Otis much better.
So is this going to happen often?
 

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No way to know. Some do it once and never again. Some do it everyday. Its most common in the springtime, but can happen anytime really.
 

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