Dog with enlarged testicle not eating. What emergency signs to watch for?

Infections in the testicles are not generally expected to result in weight loss unless it is some on-going, low grade, chronic issue that causes the appetite to be decreased for a long period of time. An acute infection will cause a pet to not eat for a few days but this is not expected to cause a significant weight loss. I have learned though, that pet's don't always follow the expected course every single time. A cancer in the testicles will cause swelling of the testicle and will cause weight loss as it progresses and metastasizes. If you are noticing swelling in the testicles and/or weight loss, I recommend to have Bear seen by his veterinarian right away. Weight loss can occur for many reasons - from parasites to cancer to kidney disease. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

I would take Hammer to the veterinarian as soon as you can. He may have a mass or infection in his testicles, or one may be twisted within the scrotum which is extremely painful. He may need to be neutered if there is a problem.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am worried about this. I would advise that you go ahead and give a dose of the Benedryl and then get him into the vet as soon as possible- tonight with the ER vet is ideal. This could signal an allergic reaction, or a viral/bacterial infection. But I am most worried about something extremely painful such as a testicular torsion (where the testicle twists on itself, cutting of blood flow and causing swelling). If you can’t get to the vet tonight, ice the testicle for 5-10 minutes every 2-64hours to help with pain and swelling. Place a paper towel or thin cloth between the ice pack and his scrotum. Best wishes to you and Boi!

Poor Storm! It's hard to say for sure what might be causing this without seeing him. From what you describe, I would be concerned that he may have a testicular infection or even testicular cancer. If his belly looks swollen, this is often a sign of fluid in the abdomen, which can be caused by cancer, liver failure, heart disease, or internal bleeding. It does sounds like this is a serious problem, so I would recommend having him seen by a vet right away - he/she can do blood work and x-rays to help determine the problem and see what can be done to help him.

I would recommend taking Rocky in to be examined by your vet as soon as possible. I am concerned that he has either an infection in his testicles or prostate or that something more serious, like cancer, may be going on. Best of luck. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I see that your dog is unneutered - one condition that can come on suddenly and be extremely painful is called testicular torsion. Basically, one of the testicles becomes twisted inside the scrotal sac, cutting off the blood supply and causing swelling and intense pain. Based on your description, I would be concerned about this possibility and would recommend getting your dog to a vet as soon as possible, since he is in a lot of distress and there is really nothing that can be done at home to help. Other possibilities would include a scrotal or testicular infection, a tumor, or even a scrotal hernia.

Hi there. Bluto needs to be seen by a veterinarian. It sounds like he could have a prostate infection, or an infection elsewhere but he needs to be examined and likely will need medications. I hope that helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.