Peeling skin on testicles

Thanks for getting back to me.

Right now, I’ve noticed some white bumps under his armpit that look like typical pyoderma; is it possible for this to affect his testicles as well? 

Looking at the position of the sores, I’m really leaning towards it being a burn or friction caused by the dirt ground we have at our place. Neither of his testicles is shrinking or anything, and he doesn’t seem to be in any pain when I touch or check them. They both feel the same consistency as well.

 

Yes, even dry food can contain allergens that trigger reactions. My last dog suffered from allergies and I only managed to sort it out by switching to natural products. Even the hypoallergenic stuff caused him to react... However, I don't think that's the case with your dog; if it were an allergy, he’d have reactions on other parts of his body too—at least on the areas that came into contact with it. If there’s a wound and he’s licking it, that’s likely the only issue. To help the wound heal, you can apply some honey. It’s perfectly safe if he licks it, but you’ll still need to stop him so it actually has a chance to work. Try applying it when you’ve got time to keep an eye on him for an hour or two. Alternatively, you could use coconut oil, shea butter, or even olive oil. Anything moisturising that’s safe if he licks it off.

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your replies. I’ve realised that the floor cleaner I’ve been using can cause allergies, but I was wondering if it’s still an issue once the floor is dry after mopping? 
Also, my dog has a habit of running around the garden like a total loon and sometimes his back end rubs along the ground when he slips. Could the sores be caused by this constant rubbing? 
He’s got two little wounds; he licks them now and then but not constantly. He doesn't seem to be in any discomfort or acting out of sorts, and there’s no hair loss or similar sores anywhere else.

I don’t want to put just any old thing on it, so I’m leaving it for now. 

Could he just be moulting? That can cause a bit of dandruff. 

 

It might sound a bit strange, but my dog moults from his testicles, which is why I thought of it. 

Over the winter, my dog grows extra fur on his belly and testicles, and then in the spring, it all falls out to keep him cool for the summer 😁

Good evening, 

 

If you haven't noticed any other symptoms, whether skin-related on other parts of the body or more general (such as itching or licking), it’s possible this is contact dermatitis (either caused by the flooring or an irritant). The skin on the scrotum is very thin and delicate and is in direct contact with the ground, so it can easily become irritated. 

 

If you start to notice any other signs around the testicles, such as redness, spots, itching, licking, or anything else on other areas of the body, I’d recommend getting him checked out by a vet. 

 

Best regards, 

Wadia