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My dog's private parts infection isn't healing. Why isn't he better?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 2 years and 9 months old

My dog has infection in his penis balls..for last few days and I have consult a vet doctor and till now the problem has not solved.And now he ia not eating anythng and he cant wake up.The doctor had given medicine they are as follows.... Canitone tab Cephalexin tab Gention violet

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Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 1st, 2017

Poor pup. For any wound in which it doesn't heal with broad spectrum antibiotics you will need to get the area cultured or surgically removed. I assume he is intact, so a neuter + scrotal ablation (removal of the testicular sack) are recommended for this problem. However he unfortunately sounds very ill and potentially may have something else underlying that is causing this, such as Brucelosis, a fungal infection, or systemic infection. He need bloodwork analysis and perhaps even titers ran to check for these things before surgery. Having him hospitalized also should be considered to provide him supportive and nutritional support. I hope Rocky gets well soon and best of luck getting to he bottom of his illness. Take care.
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