What causes dog scrotal skin irritation & what food should I feed?

If it appeared suddenly after being in a soiled crate, it’s more likely to be dermatitis (an infection /inflammation of the skin) than more severe conditions such as brucellosis or orchitis. If you’re not able to bring him to your vet ASAP, I recommend placing an e-collar to prevent licking and cleaning the area with chlorhexidine antibacterial shampoo or wipes (available at pet stores) twice a day for 3 days. If the redness hasn’t subsided by then, definitely schedule an appointment with your vet, as a prescription steroid/antibiotic ointment such a dermavet would likely work faster! Best wishes!

He could have a skn infection or possibly an allergic dermatitis. You could bathe him with a medicated dog shampoo and see if that helps. Otherwise, have him examined by your vet to determine the cause and treat the problem. He may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or corticosteroid to help treat.

It sounds like he could have a bacterial skin infection and may need an antibiotic. Have your vet take a look at him to determine the cause and prescribe medications to treat. He may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or corticosteroid to help. You could aslo bathe him with a medicated dog shampoo, like Epi-soothe, to see if that helps.

This is very likely to be a scrotal dermatitis. It could be cause by a contact allergy or irritation or by a infective agent (bacteria, fungal). I strongly recommend to avoid any licking, chewing or scratching of the area (Gizmo would probably need a buster collar) otherwise the inflammation wan't disappear. You could bath the area with some diluted hibiscrub once a day for 3 days but if the problem persist a check up with the vet and prescription meds might be needed. Please post again on the forum if you would like to discuss it further. I hope my answer was helpful.

Hello there and thank you for posting your picture and concern about Choppies! From the picture you sent, it looks like Choppies has caused quite a bit of irritation and inflammation on his scrotum. I would pick up a plastic cone from the pet store to put around his head so that he is not able to lick this and then get him in to see your veterinarian for an examination. There are multiple possible causes of this, which include thermal burn, inflammation of structures inside the scrotum causing Choppies to lick due to the discomfort, infection or behavioral. I would get him examined by your vet so a cause can be determined and appropriately treated. Hope this helps! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via text / phone consultation if needed.

It appears a little irritated either from getting rubbed or smashed against a rough surface. You can apply some cortisone cream to help and if it doesn't get better take him to your vet for something stronger

The scrotum appears to be normal to me. Some dogs have a pink scrotum and it is not concerning. I would only be worried if scrotum was ulcerated, oozing, has scabs on it, etc. This does not look inflamed. If they have a specific time where they are red/inflamed you can use a hydrocortisone spray to help with the redness. The only permanent cure for scrotal dermatitis (which he doesn't seem to have, at least according to these photos) is castration with a scrotal ablation.