AboutJana Connell RVT, CVT Expertise I can answer most questions about small animal and wildlife care as well as small animal nutrition. I can also answer questions about all phases of dental care for small animals. I cannot diagnose diseases nor will I try to. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I DO NOT do birds (unless it is wildlife or songbirds) or HAMSTERS/GERBILS/CHINS/GUINEA PIGS so please submit these questions to the appropriate sections. I also do not know much about reptiles, so post those to the reptile experts also. Thanks!
Experience I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a nutritional consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina.
Organizations Audubon,World Wildlife Federation, American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.
Education/Credentials Licensed with California and Oregon, RVT and CVT.
Certified Veterinary Dental Technician
Question Hello: My name is Andrea. I have a 4lb York a poo. Im not familiar with what small male dog's testicles should look like but both testicles seem like the have a lump on the tip. It seems to be sensitive to him when I touch it but they are his private parts and do not know if he react BC of just that. What Do Small Dog's Testicles look like? Do they have a gland or some sort of lump on the end of it? Is that normal? please help as I am concerned only BC I don't know if its normal or not.
Thank you, Andrea
Answer What you are seeing Andrea is just the end of the testicle. It is called the tail of the epididymis, but that isn't important. It is normal.
At 4 yrs old, however, this dog should be neutered already to prevent him from getting testicular cancer and/or prostitis. These are very common in unaltered dogs.
He is still young enough to get it done and possible prevent these.
