Why is my dog's testicle swollen with green discharge and licking?

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My 9yo labrador has one significantly enlarged testicle & is constantly & relentlessly licking his genital area. I've noticed a green-yellow discharge leaking from his penis, more frequently than what seems to be normal. I took him to the local vet a few weeks ago for hind leg issues where they pointed out the enlarged testicle to me but it wasn't mentioned again. Can this be serious? Should I take him to a different vet? Thank you so much. I wanted to ask you before stressing him with the vet. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 9 years and 10 months old | 65 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Yes I would definitely bring this up again. A few things come to mind - some more serious than others. Testicular torsion is excruciatingly painful and requires surgery. Testicular cancer, and scrotal hernia are also on my list of things to rule out. The green/yellow discharge can actually be normal in in-tact male dogs but could also signal an infection or urinary problem. All in all, it's worth talking to your vet about it again. Best wishes to you and Buddy!

Why is my dog's testicle swollen with green discharge and licking?

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