What causes a senior dog's swollen belly, testicular lumps, and poor appetite?

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I have a half pit bull an half boxer dig he is about 10 years old his belly is swelled an looks like he has tumors on his balls an not eating to good wondering what it could be. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Storm! It's hard to say for sure what might be causing this without seeing him. From what you describe, I would be concerned that he may have a testicular infection or even testicular cancer. If his belly looks swollen, this is often a sign of fluid in the abdomen, which can be caused by cancer, liver failure, heart disease, or internal bleeding. It does sounds like this is a serious problem, so I would recommend having him seen by a vet right away - he/she can do blood work and x-rays to help determine the problem and see what can be done to help him.

What causes a senior dog's swollen belly, testicular lumps, and poor appetite?

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