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My dog was neutered yesterday. Is swelling normal? What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | neutered | 11 months and 4 days old | 8 lbs

Hello! I have question about my dog, it toy poodle, he is 11 months old and yesterday he been neutered, and out vet clinic is closed already so I don’t know where to ask about this question, except this site. So at vet clinic they said that if his balls going to be swollen than we should call them, but they closed already. And I’m not sure if it swollen or no? Can you please look for the picture and help me to know, if everything is ok? And should be do something to help him? I just used ice rn.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 20th, 2019

The incision looks fine. Just be sure he does not lick it. It is best to put a cone collar on him until he is healed (7-10 days). ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/well-and-good-e-collar )

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