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My dog has a lump on his testicles. Is it serious? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

My dog has a lump on his testicles. I don't know if it is serious. Please help.

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Answered By Priyanka Thakkar, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 17th, 2017

It's hard to know how serious is it at this point. Dogs can develop testicular cancer. I recommend you have Brownie examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible to help determine if biopsy or surgery are needed. Good luck !

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 24th, 2018

    This does look like a mass that is actually bothering your dog, so it appears that he has been licking it. Dog can get testicular cancer, and in order to rule this out you should have Wilf examined by a veterinarian soon. This could also be a bacterial infection, but even this will need prescription antibiotics. If the mass turns out to be cancerous, then removal of the testicles as well as the scrotum is the choice of treatment.

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