{"id":4647,"date":"2022-09-05T03:15:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T03:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/"},"modified":"2022-09-06T05:34:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T05:34:18","slug":"how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you tell if your dogs balls are swollen?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_dogs_balls_are_swollen\" title=\"How can you tell if your dogs balls are swollen?\">How can you tell if your dogs balls are swollen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#What_causes_a_dogs_balls_to_swell\" title=\"What causes a dog\u2019s balls to swell?\">What causes a dog\u2019s balls to swell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#When_do_dogs_balls_get_big\" title=\"When do dogs balls get big?\">When do dogs balls get big?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#Why_is_my_male_dogs_private_area_swollen\" title=\"Why is my male dogs private area swollen?\">Why is my male dogs private area swollen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#Can_a_swollen_testicle_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Can a swollen testicle heal on its own?\">Can a swollen testicle heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#What_to_do_if_your_dogs_balls_are_swollen\" title=\"What to do if your dog\u2019s balls are swollen?\">What to do if your dog\u2019s balls are swollen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#Will_swollen_testicle_go_away\" title=\"Will swollen testicle go away?\">Will swollen testicle go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_has_a_urinary_infection\" title=\"How can you tell if your dog has a urinary infection?\">How can you tell if your dog has a urinary infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#What_does_a_dog_infection_look_like\" title=\"What does a dog infection look like?\">What does a dog infection look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#Can_dogs_get_STDS\" title=\"Can dogs get STDS?\">Can dogs get STDS?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#Can_sperm_build_up_cause_pain\" title=\"Can sperm build up cause pain?\">Can sperm build up cause pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#How_do_I_check_myself_for_testicular_torsion\" title=\"How do I check myself for testicular torsion?\">How do I check myself for testicular torsion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_swollen_testicle_to_go_down\" title=\"How long does it take for a swollen testicle to go down?\">How long does it take for a swollen testicle to go down?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_dogs_balls_are_swollen\"><\/span>How can you tell if your dogs balls are swollen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>he primary sign of testicular swelling is the swelling itself.<br \/>\n<strong>However, your dog may exhibit more of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Swollen testicles.<\/li>\n<li>Testicular hardness.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive licking of the scrotum.<\/li>\n<li>Irritated skin in the scrotal area.<\/li>\n<li>Pain.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Change in gait.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When should a dogs balls drop?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-a-dog-s-balls-to-swell\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dogs_balls_to_swell\"><\/span>What causes a dog\u2019s balls to swell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Testicular tumors produce excessive hormones such as estrogen or testosterone. Sertoli cell tumors have a higher rate of spread than other testicular tumors. Dogs affected with these tumors show swelling of the testicular or scrotal area.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wk7xepHIXhg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"when-do-dogs-balls-get-big\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_dogs_balls_get_big\"><\/span>When do dogs balls get big?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The testicular growth is rapid (width: 0,6 mm\/week) between 22 and 36 weeks of age. The first spermatozoa are observed at the end of this period (32 to 34 weeks of age).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-male-dogs-private-area-swollen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_male_dogs_private_area_swollen\"><\/span>Why is my male dogs private area swollen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog\u2019s penis will become swollen during a normal erection. The enlargement of the bulbus glandis is especially obvious since it causes sizeable bumps to form on either side of the base of the penis.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YswlMzPC4L4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-swollen-testicle-heal-on-its-own\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_swollen_testicle_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can a swollen testicle heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Idiopathic swelling refers to swelling that a doctor has been unable to identify a reason for. This is more common among children, but it can affect males of any age. This type of swelling may appear suddenly. It is painless and usually goes away on its own within around 3\u20136 days .<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-if-your-dog-s-balls-are-swollen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_your_dogs_balls_are_swollen\"><\/span>What to do if your dog\u2019s balls are swollen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Veterinary medical assistance is necessary as soon as possible for any of the possible reasons for the occurrence of swollen testicles in your dog. Infections will need to be treated, masses will need to be investigated and potentially removed or repaired and castration may be required to ensure the safety of your pet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-swollen-testicle-go-away\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_swollen_testicle_go_away\"><\/span>Will swollen testicle go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A mild swollen testicle after an injury is common and often goes away after a few days. However, large, or sudden swelling should be immediately treated, as it may point to a more serious underlying condition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/t1.ea.ltmcdn.com\/en\/posts\/9\/6\/8\/consequences_of_orchitis_in_dogs_2869_4_600.jpg\" alt=\"Why Does My Dog Have Swollen Testicles? - Causes and Treatment of Testicular Swelling\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-urinary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_has_a_urinary_infection\"><\/span>How can you tell if your dog has a urinary infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bloody urine, difficulty urinating, and licking of the area are all signs your dog might have a UTI.<br \/>\nSome common UTI symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Bloody and\/or cloudy urine.<\/li>\n<li>Straining or whimpering during urination.<\/li>\n<li>Accidents in the house.<\/li>\n<li>Needing to be let outside more frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Licking around the urinary opening.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wk7xepHIXhg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-a-dog-infection-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_infection_look_like\"><\/span>What does a dog infection look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of Bacterial Infections in Dogs<\/p>\n<p>They may appear as firm or soft swelling. They may or may not be ulcerated on the surface. A discharge may be present. Discharge consistency and color can vary from watery and pinkish or red (serosanguinous) to thick and yellow or green in color (pus).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-get-stds\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_STDS\"><\/span>Can dogs get STDS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YES! Multiple types of sexually transmitted infections such as herpes can easily be spread through breeding populations if precautions are not taken.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-sperm-build-up-cause-pain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_sperm_build_up_cause_pain\"><\/span>Can sperm build up cause pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common Causes<\/p>\n<p>Infection: The testicle and epididymis, the part of the testicle that stores sperm, can sometimes become infected, causing pain and swelling that starts quickly and gets worse. Fluid Buildup: An injury or infection can cause fluid to build up around the testicle, causing painful swelling.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4ZfzGCXQb5E\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-check-myself-for-testicular-torsion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_check_myself_for_testicular_torsion\"><\/span>How do I check myself for testicular torsion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With your free hand, glide your thumb and fingers along both sides of the testicle, from top to bottom. Feel for any lumps or bumps. Then, glide your fingers over the front and back of the testicle. On the back at the top, you should feel the epididymis, a tube that carries sperm.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kOy0sSaj8kw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-swollen-testicle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_swollen_testicle_to_go_down\"><\/span>How long does it take for a swollen testicle to go down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It takes about 6 to 8 weeks for the swelling to go away. You may have to have many follow-up visits with your urologist to chart your progress. If conservative measures (meds and jock strap) don\u2019t work, surgery may be needed and the testicle may have to be removed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can you tell if your dogs balls are swollen?What causes a dog\u2019s balls to swell?When do dogs balls get big?Why is my male dogs private area swollen?Can a swollen testicle heal on its own?What to do if your dog\u2019s balls are swollen?Will swollen testicle go away?How can you tell if your&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194237,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4647"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4647"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4647\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194238,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4647\/revisions\/194238"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194237"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}