The puppy’s balls are red and swollen, and the owner is very worried. In fact, for this situation, the owner first needs to determine the specific cause and then carry out symptomatic treatment. For example, if the red and swollen balls are simply c...
The puppy’s balls are red and swollen, and the owner is very worried. In fact, for this situation, the owner first needs to determine the specific cause and then carry out symptomatic treatment. For example, if the red and swollen balls are simply caused by estrus, no treatment is needed. When the dog's estrus period passes, it will resolve on its own. If it is caused by testicular inflammation, you need to go to the pet hospital for relevant examinations in time to see whether surgical treatment is needed.
1. Generally, puppies will start to go into estrus when they are 6 to 8 months old. At this time, the eggs will appear slightly red and swollen, and they will also be accompanied by symptoms such as random urination, bad mood, crying in the middle of the night, crawling behavior, and like to go out. This is a normal phenomenon, and the balls will no longer be red after the dog has been mated or neutered.
2. If the puppy’s balls are red and swollen, but also accompanied by pain, fever, loss of appetite, frequent licking of the testicles, etc., it may be due to testicular inflammation. In this regard, the owner can first clean the dog's testicles, then use anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, and wear an Elizabethan ring on the dog to prevent licking. After using the medicine for a few days, see if the situation is relieved. If not, it is recommended to perform castration surgery to remove the testicles.
Note: It is generally recommended that owners have their dogs neutered as soon as possible if they are not breeding. This can effectively avoid many diseases, such as orchitis and testicular tumors.
