Why Are My Dogs Balls Vertical? Heres What Vets Say About This Dog Thing!

Okay, so the other day, I noticed something weird about my dog, Buster. He's a golden retriever, full of energy, always running around. But when he stopped to catch his breath, I saw it – his balls were hanging vertically. Not like, straight down, but definitely not horizontal like I thought they were supposed to be.

Now, I'm no vet, but I've had dogs my whole life, and this was a first. It got me thinking, "Is this normal? Is something wrong with Buster?" So, I did what any concerned dog owner would do – I started observing.

• First, I watched him throughout the day. When he was running, they were all over the place, as usual.
• But every time he stopped, boom, vertical. It was like a doggy pendulum.
• I even tried to get him to lie down in different positions to see if that made a difference. Nope, still vertical.

This whole thing was really bugging me. I mean, was this a sign of some underlying health issue? Was he in pain? He didn't seem to be, but still, you never know.

So the next step was to compare it with other dogs. My neighbor has two dogs, a small poodle and a big German Shepard. I observed them and found their balls hanging differently. And I found a big dog in the park, talked to the owner, and took a look at his dog.

Then, I decided to ask my friends who own dogs about this. Some of them had never paid attention to this kind of thing before. Others said it was normal. But none of them gave me a definite answer.

Finally, I talked to a vet, an old friend from high school. He chuckled when I explained the situation and assured me that it's usually nothing to worry about. He said that a dog's scrotum can change position due to temperature, activity, and even age. But if I noticed any swelling, redness, or if Buster seemed uncomfortable, then a vet visit would be needed. Luckily, Buster was fine.

So, after all this, I learned that a dog's balls can hang vertically, and it's usually not a big deal. But it's always good to pay attention to your furry friend and notice any changes, just in case. Now when I took Buster for a walk, I observed the other dogs on the street, and it was fun to see all the different positions of those little doggy balls.

My conclusion?

Dogs are weird, man. But they're also the best, and it's our job to make sure they're happy and healthy, even if it means getting up close and personal with their dangly bits.