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My dog has swollen testicles, paw rash, and vomiting after new food?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog (duplicate) | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 20 days old | 87 lbs

My 1 yr old american bulldog has swollen red testicles, light pink gums and a rash on his inner front paws in between his Toe pad We just noticed the gums and toes. He has vomited 2 times in the past 24 hrs. My husband did the mistake of rapidly changing his food from puppy food to adult food.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 5th, 2018

The gums are normal color (nothing to be worried about).
The other signs could be compatible with a food allergy, especially if he is itchy.
A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately.
Regarding the vomiting episode, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days.

I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on July 22nd, 2019
The color of the gums is normal.
This presentation could be due to a gastrointestinal inflammation infection but most likely it is dietary related.
I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days.
I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence.
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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