Swollen/ Red Testicles

cuttingedge · 12-18-2011, 08:15 PM

The Wife noticed that our boy Katama had been licking around his genitals today. She looked and saw that they were very red and swollen and almost looked scabbed over. He got hit by a Skunk the other day and we had to bathe him so I am hoping that this is related to the soap or some other environmental factor. The Vet said that it could be Dermatitis but did not want to rule out something more serious. He put us on Keflex and Rimadyl for a week and said we should return within 7 days to see if there was an improvement. I am bummed because #1 it looks painful #2 he said if it does not get better he may have to do an Ultasound and or Biopsy and he may have to get neutered.

Hoping For The Best.

Jason

Here is a picture of the redness and swelling

qbchottu · 12-18-2011, 08:16 PM

Poor thing... That looks unfortunate. I hope it works out and keep us updated!

bocron · 12-18-2011, 08:19 PM

Wow, my male had that same issue a few weeks ago. It didn't really bother him that much so I just let it be and checked it daily. It seems to be on the mend, now.

**JakodaCD OA** · 12-19-2011, 08:19 AM

I'd try ice pak as well

robinhuerta · 12-19-2011, 08:54 AM

Many times it "looks" worse than it is......let's hope for that!
When they "lick" the area...it can actually cause much of the swelling & redness.
Sometimes, the vet will put them on anti inflammatories also besides the antibiotics.
*Keflex* is usually the antibiotics used.*
I saw this once with a dog that got stung by a bee in his "anal" area......it bothered him so much that he licked his testicles raw.....he did get better, but it definitely took a while and his "sperm" was compromised for a few months.

12-18-2011, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
cuttingedge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 91	Swollen/ Red Testicles The Wife noticed that our boy Katama had been licking around his genitals today. She looked and saw that they were very red and swollen and almost looked scabbed over. He got hit by a Skunk the other day and we had to bathe him so I am hoping that this is related to the soap or some other environmental factor. The Vet said that it could be Dermatitis but did not want to rule out something more serious. He put us on Keflex and Rimadyl for a week and said we should return within 7 days to see if there was an improvement. I am bummed because #1 it looks painful #2 he said if it does not get better he may have to do an Ultasound and or Biopsy and he may have to get neutered. Hoping For The Best. Jason Here is a picture of the redness and swelling Attached Thumbnails

12-18-2011, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
qbchottu Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 908	Poor thing... That looks unfortunate. I hope it works out and keep us updated! __________________ Puddi 11/15/10 Rescue GSD/Golden Whiskey von Huerta Hof 12/20/10 WGSL GSD Wiva vom Drache Feld 2/3/11 WGSL GSD

12-18-2011, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
bocron Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, Georgia Posts: 1,461	Wow, my male had that same issue a few weeks ago. It didn't really bother him that much so I just let it be and checked it daily. It seems to be on the mend, now. __________________ Annette Holbrook www.coppercreekdvg.com- All Breed Schutzhund Club Home of Umarek von Hugelblick, my good luck charm!

12-19-2011, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	I'd try ice pak as well __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

12-19-2011, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
robinhuerta Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,225	Many times it "looks" worse than it is......let's hope for that! When they "lick" the area...it can actually cause much of the swelling & redness. Sometimes, the vet will put them on anti inflammatories also besides the antibiotics. Keflex is usually the antibiotics used.* I saw this once with a dog that got stung by a bee in his "anal" area......it bothered him so much that he licked his testicles raw.....he did get better, but it definitely took a while and his "sperm" was compromised for a few months. __________________ Huerta Hof German Shepherds www.teamhuertahof.com ....where breeding is still considered an art....

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