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My puppy has swollen testicles, pain, and fever. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 28 days old | 3 lbs

My puppy is 9 months old , his name is jeter , he's a yorkie terrier . I'm so worried he's been with his pain and testicular swollen. What can I do . He seems to be in pain he also has been having fevers ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 2nd, 2017

If he has a swollen testicle, have him examined by your veterinarian. A fever is usuallly caused by infection, so that should be addressed during the visit. After an exam, pain medication can be dispensed if necessary. If Jeter is not a show dog or won't be used as a stud, he should be neutered.

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