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My puppy has a brown spot or bump on his scrotum. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 10 months and 4 days old | 5.5 lbs

My puppy has a brown spot on his ball sack. He’s has a lot of hair so I can’t see it well and I tried to feel it and it might be a bump but it’s hard to tell. I have him scheduled to get fixed next Friday but I am worried about him. M

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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Published on November 11th, 2018

This really looks like it is most likely a harmless pigmented area. At this age pets get different colored spots on their skin because he is going through his maturation process. If it isn’t raised, swollen or has hair loss, then it is likely nothing to worry about and is just pigmentation. I would still mention it to your vet so they can look at it to verify. I hope things go well with your pet Draco during his upcoming neuter. Best wishes and take care.

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    Published on May 19th, 2018

    This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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