Why is my unneutered dog's scrotum skin black, flaky, and raw?

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My golden retriever is 4 1/2 years old. Not neutered. His testicles have a layer of blackened, dead skin that flakes off. When I attempt to pull of the large hanging pieces he gets very uncomfortable. His licks himself often. Has been like this for a while, but it seems to have gotten much worse lately. His skin underneath appears to be red and raw. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 85 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like he could have a bacterial skin infection and may need an antibiotic. Have your vet take a look at him to determine the cause and prescribe medications to treat. He may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or corticosteroid to help. You could aslo bathe him with a medicated dog shampoo, like Epi-soothe, to see if that helps.

Why is my unneutered dog's scrotum skin black, flaky, and raw?

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