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My dog has a raw red spot under his testicles. What could it be?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 19 days old

My dog has a raw, red spot under his testicles. I was wondering what it was.

4 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 15th, 2016

One spot of redness is nothing to be concerned about. It could be a simple bug bite or mild skin infection that should resolve on its own in a few days. As long as the redness does not spread, worsen or cause discomfort, then it should be fine to just monitor this area for now. If the redness spreads or worsens, then he should be physically examined by your veterinarian. He or she may have options and treatments to improve the skin.
If you wish you can do a gentle cleanse of the area with a diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (hibiclens) solution, let dry, then apply a dab of a triple antibiotic cream on it twice a day for conservative treatment. Place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent further licking.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers
Veterinary Technician
Published on January 9th, 2020
If the spot is actively bleeding it is best to get the spot to stop bleeding or seek veterinary care right away if it doesn't. If it has stopped, but there is a wound, it is a good idea to have it looked at, especially if it is growing in size and now bleeding as this can indicate issues such as tumors, torsions, infections, etc which all require care as soon as possible. Until you can get to your vet, keeping an Elizabethan (cone) collar on Whatnot is best to stop him from licking at it and worsening it more.
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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on August 2nd, 2017
Often this type of discoloration can be due to a dog licking the area, as saliva left of the fur can cause a staining that looks reddish in color when exposed to air over time. We can also sometimes see this with yeast or bacterial infection. If the skin under the discolored fur has any crusts/scabbed areas or pustules (look like whitehead zits) or circular patches of dry skin then a vet visit is recommended as these are signs of skin infection. If they do not you can try using a medicated shampoo such as Malaseb shampoo on the area but if it is not improving or worsening then a vet visit would be recommended.
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on February 6th, 2020
This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem.
Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking (if any).
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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