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My dog's scrotum is swollen, weak, not eating. Can I treat it at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 2 months old | 75 lbs

My dogs scrotom is swollen has a lightish darkbrown color growing on it and it’s soft he’s feeling weak doesn’t want to eat or drink water I have him egg and a pinch of salt with lemon in his water do you think I can treat him at home if so what tips do you advise

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 20th, 2018

A swollen scrotum is usually a sign of either a testicular infection or inflammation or a testicular torsion. This is usually very painful. Your dog needs to be examined by a veterinarian. This may need to be treated with antibiotics, pain medicine and possible castration if severe. There are no home remedies for this, I am afraid.

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