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My dog was neutered. Is bruising on his scrotum normal or concerning?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Vizsla | Male | neutered | 10 months old | 52 lbs

Hi, My dog just got neutered and we are seeing a lot of bruising. We weren’t sure if we should be concerned. He had a scrotum hematoma the day of his surgery and was put under twice. The bruising shown in the picture is also on the backside of his balls.

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on March 16th, 2019

Hi, I have seen bruising like this myself in several cases and in itself is not a cause of concern as long as Ollie is eating, drinking, and seems comfortable. You could apply a cream on the bruised area, such as Arnicare twice a day (Arnica cream), skipping the area where the stitches are and obviously keep an eye on him. If he should be quiet, uncomfortable, not eating, I would recommend to have him checked over, if not just keep him home and monitor him. Hope all goes well, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    Published on January 19th, 2022

    I agree that his incision is healing beautifully! The color change that you’re seeing on Pickle’s scrotum is bruising, which is very common and normal just a few days after surgery. The bruising should resolve within the next week or so. However, if it gets worse or if you also notice swelling of the scrotum, I’d recommend having him checked out by his vet. Based on the picture, I think it’s more than reasonable to simply keep an eye on him at home for now! Be sure that you’re using an e-collar (cone) for the next week or so to prevent Pickle from licking at his incision or scrotum as he continues to heal. I hope that everything goes well!

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