My dog has scabs, pus, and a bump on his testicles. Is it infected?

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i have a year old Chihuahua i live on a farm i noticed 2 small scabs on his testicles pealing off i check him and gently pealed the scabs to notice to holes... it had a yellow puss and i squeezed them to try and get it out as much as i can this is the after math photo. about 3 hours ago. at 5 its now 9pm and i brought him inside to notice a small black almost mountain shaped bump on his testicles dried up almost.. like if it was a scab i was so scared i tossed him back out for the night. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 11 months old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

This appears to be a skin infection of the scrotum. This is not uncommon to see in unneutered males, but can be somewhat difficult to treat. Without seeing the black lump, it's difficult to know what this is, but it's likley due to a scab and/or swelling. I definitely would not be scared of it affecting you, so it's OK to have him inside for the night. I recommend cleaning the scrotum with a medicated wipe or shampoo (can get this at the pet store) once a day until the bumps/pus are gone. Avoid rubbing or squeezing the lesions, because this can cause more damage than good. If it seems to get worse, then you'll want to take Yoda into the vet for an exam. I hope that helps and Yoda gets better soon.

My dog has scabs, pus, and a bump on his testicles. Is it infected?

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