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What to do for a stray dog with swollen, infected testicles?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Male stray dog of 10 years is suffering from penis and testicle infection, it has got wounds on its testicles and keeps licking it, it is unable to stand properly, on googling and seeing same kind of pictures i learned that it is orchitis, it is a stray dog so i cannot inject medicine or call a vet because it is not always available, kindly suggest mediaction, thank you

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Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 28th, 2018

Unfortunately, it is illegal for us to prescribe any medications without physically examining the pet. Swelling of the scrotum could be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, tumor, wound, or an abscess. The treatment for these varied problems depends on the cause. I would recommend that you call your local animal control office so that they can catch the stray and get him the care he needs to prevent suffering.
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  • Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 20th, 2018

    A swollen scrotum is usually a sign of either a testicular infection or inflammation or a testicular torsion. This is usually very painful. Your dog needs to be examined by a veterinarian. This may need to be treated with antibiotics, pain medicine and possible castration if severe. There are no home remedies for this, I am afraid.

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