Hi Dottie- Swelling of the scrotum is not uncommon when older dogs/older adolescent dogs are castrated. They simply have a lot of skin, and the potential for that sac to fill with fluid is sometimes expected. You may try to place a cool compress on the area, to reduce the swelling. Treat the area as if he was punched in the face, and there is a lot of swelling...it is just the other end! <g>
Sometimes a veterinarian will need to place a needle in the scrotal sac, to remove the excess fluid. Sometimes they decide to do a scrotal ligation and remove the extra skin altogether. It really depends on the circumstances involved. Most cases will resolve over a few days with cool compresses 2-3 times daily, minimal activity, and pain medication. After the scrotum starts to shrink on it's own, the problem will cease to exist. Rimadyl is 'probably' your best option for pain relief, since buffered aspirin is an anticoagulant...and that would prevent the blood from clotting...and it would continue to fill the scrotal sac. As far as his blood pressure goes, many clinics have a doppler in their clinic these days. You could request to have his blood pressure checked every few days if that concerns you. Take Care, Jennie Hoffnagle Glenmoore, PA
