Why is my dog's scrotum lumpy and irritated? Should I worry?

If the area around the scrotum has changed in appearance (ie turned black) or is bothersome or painful to Prince, then it can indicate something wrong is going on. Injury to the area, testicular torsion, allergies and more can all cause pain, irritation or swelling and should be checked out by your vet ASAP.

I don't think this looks too concerning but if you are worried you should take him to your vet for an exam. If you want to try something on him at home, I would suggest you try this product. If no improvement with using this then he should definitely see your vet. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-hot-spot-antimicrobial-gel-for-dogs )

If it appeared suddenly after being in a soiled crate, it’s more likely to be dermatitis (an infection /inflammation of the skin) than more severe conditions such as brucellosis or orchitis. If you’re not able to bring him to your vet ASAP, I recommend placing an e-collar to prevent licking and cleaning the area with chlorhexidine antibacterial shampoo or wipes (available at pet stores) twice a day for 3 days. If the redness hasn’t subsided by then, definitely schedule an appointment with your vet, as a prescription steroid/antibiotic ointment such a dermavet would likely work faster! Best wishes!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bronco. Yes, I agree that his scrotum appears very irritated. I recommend placing an E-collar on him to prevent any licking which could make the skin worse. If he will let you, you can bath him with a moisturizing shampoo such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula to soothe the skin. If the lesions do not resolve, he will need to see his veterinarian. I hope this information helps!

Yes, this is a skin infection of the scrotum. Not an infection of the testicles themselves. You can use this ointment 2-3 times per day until it has healed. ( https://petshopindia.com/all4pets-petovate-ointment-20gm?search=&description=true&category_id=98&sub_category=true )

Hello there and thank you for posting your picture and concern about Choppies! From the picture you sent, it looks like Choppies has caused quite a bit of irritation and inflammation on his scrotum. I would pick up a plastic cone from the pet store to put around his head so that he is not able to lick this and then get him in to see your veterinarian for an examination. There are multiple possible causes of this, which include thermal burn, inflammation of structures inside the scrotum causing Choppies to lick due to the discomfort, infection or behavioral. I would get him examined by your vet so a cause can be determined and appropriately treated. Hope this helps! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via text / phone consultation if needed.

Poor guy. He must have very sensitive skin and is having a hypersensitivity reaction in that area. I would recommend doing a gentle cleanse of his testicles with a mild soap (i.e Dove or oatmeal based shampoo) and warm water, letting it air dry, and then applying a topical soothing spray (i.e. Hydrocortisone spray) from your local pet store. You can also apply a thin layer of Neosporin if he tolerates it to help prevent secondary infections. Place an e-collar (cone) over him to prevent him from licking it further and see if this resolves in a few days. If not, then he may need additional treatment (i..e steroid shot +/- medicated ointments) from your local vet.