Dog has red skin near testicles. Is it an infection? Home remedies?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 10 years and 5 months old | 25 lbs
What is this inflamed red patch of skin on my dog near his testicles? Is it some infection? Any home remedies? Doesn’t bother him.
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Published on June 14th, 2019
That red area could be many things from a superficial skin infection to allergies. At home you can wash the lesion daily with soap and rinse well. Once it is dried, you can apply a dab of coconut oil and rub it in well. Prevent him from licking the lesion by having him wear an elizabethan collar at all times. Make sure he does not lick this as it can cause GI upset. If it is not improved within 7 days or if it gets worse at any point, have him examined. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on February 23rd, 2019
Oh they do look red and swollen. I would take Tucker into a vet first thing in the morning. He could have a skin infection causing the rash, and that also be causing the color. It could be as well that he has a problem with his testicles causing the swelling like epididymitis. I hope this helps.
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Published on June 24th, 2018
This could be a skin reaction to overgrooming, or inflammation of the testicles or even caused by a serious disease such as brucellosis, or a testicular torsion. The photo is not very clear. This is obviously a condition that is very painful. Please take Peanut to a veterinarian for an exam, pain medicine and treatment according to your vet´s exam findings.
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Published on January 10th, 2020
Place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent licking or chewing. He may need to be seen by your veterinarian for treatment. This may include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. Your veterinarian can determine if it is an abrasion or something else.
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