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Lump on a testicle

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Hi everyone! I’m a member since 2017 here and admire this group for the shared advice and knowledge. Please help. My golden Louie is 4 years old. Last week, I noticed a lump on the left testicle (photos attached). Louie is playful and energetic and his food with a great appetite. He doesn’t pay attention to “that” area. Most likely, it doesn’t bother him and/or cause pain. I scheduled an appointment next week. But I’m stressing out about this. Does anyone have this experience before? Thank you in advance!

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So.... lumps, bumps, etc... are more or less normal. Dogs get fatty tumors all over, including on the scrotum.

Age 4 with lump - I would be concerned and have it checked. But the vet may pinch and feel and decide it is low concern and tell you to just keep an eye on it. Changes in size, appearance, feel, etc... would be reasons to move forward and neuter the dog. Or you could call for peace of mind and just have the dog neutered. Depending on actual location of the lump, that would not necessarily get rid of it just quick neuter.

I will say that fatty tumors or other benign growths on a 4 year old is unusual. It's more of an old dog thing (age 8+).
So.... lumps, bumps, etc... are more or less normal. Dogs get fatty tumors all over, including on the scrotum.

Age 4 with lump - I would be concerned and have it checked. But the vet may pinch and feel and decide it is low concern and tell you to just keep an eye on it. Changes in size, appearance, feel, etc... would be reasons to move forward and neuter the dog. Or you could call for peace of mind and just have the dog neutered. Depending on actual location of the lump, that would not necessarily get rid of it just quick neuter.

I will say that fatty tumors or other benign growths on a 4 year old is unusual. It's more of an old dog thing (age 8+).
Hi Kate! Thank you very much for your response. We’ll see a vet next week.
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