My dog's testicles are inflamed after pooping. Can I treat it at home?

I would recommend an Elizabethan collar as he is most likely licking at it, even if you don't see him do it. If it is now resolved by Monday I would definitely take him to the veterinarian. If it gets worse today or tomorrow he needs to see a veterinarian sooner. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I am very sorry that Joey’s scrotum is red. Without a picture it is difficult to know what the problem may be, but I will offer you some general advice to help make him more comfortable. Apply a cool compress to the area for a few minutes at a time over the next few days Place an e-collar on Joey so he does not bite or chew at the area and cause it to become infected or inflamed Bathing the area with warm water and leaving open to dry out If you notice pain, enlargement of the testicles or scrotum sac, change in colour , especially deepening red, blue or purple, discharge or bleeding I would take Joey to the veterinarian immediately. There could be a torsion or twist in the testicles causing the redness or swelling. This is a very painful condition and a medical emergency. If the redness does not go down in the next few hours I would also advice taking Joey to the vet for an examination. It could be skin infection, skin parasite or an issue with a structure within the testicles or scrotum. The vet will be able to diagnose and make a treatment plan with you. I hope this was a helpful answer and please feel free to post any further questions you may have on the forum. We are happy to help you here on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

This may be a skin infection of the scrotum, or an infection of the testicles. This is not uncommon to see in unneutered males, but can be somewhat difficult to treat. Unfortunately, without examining Ace it's not possible to diagnose the specific problem and recommend treatment. It's best if you can take Ace to a vet within the next day or two, so they can have a good look and recommend the best treatment. For now, I recommend cleaning the scrotum with a medicated wipe or shampoo (can get this at the pet store) twice a day in case the scrotum is infected. Avoid rubbing or squeezing the area, because this can cause more damage than good. I hope that helps and Ace gets better soon.

That red area could be many things from a superficial skin infection to allergies. At home you can wash the lesion daily with soap and rinse well. Once it is dried, you can apply a dab of coconut oil and rub it in well. Prevent him from licking the lesion by having him wear an elizabethan collar at all times. Make sure he does not lick this as it can cause GI upset. If it is not improved within 7 days or if it gets worse at any point, have him examined. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

It doesn't sound like a bacterial infection is for sure the cause, so recommending just treating this with an antibiotic (which usually has to be prescribed by your vet) is not the best course of action here. Also a picture of the area would help somewhat. However, I can understand your financial situation. I would recommend reposting your question with a picture of the testicles first. Odors can be caused by bacterial or fungal infections in pets. You can try washing him with an aloe based or oatmeal based shampoo (from your local pet store) and then applying a thin layer of Neosporin to the testicles once every 12 hrs. However, if the area does not improve, then a vet visit is the next best course of action. He likely will need to have this area tested with a skin impression to collect cells from the surface. This will help determine what kind of infection is present (bacterial or fungal) so that we know what course of treatment is needed to clear things up. Also most skin infections will require oral antibiotics only available through a licensed veterinarian. Here is a website link with some financial resources that may be able to help if you ultimately have to take him in to your vet. http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html Best wishes with Duke and his skin issues. I hope he gets this cleared up soon. Take care.

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.

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!