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It's worse than that. My vet--a fantastic vet--described that they have to scrape the tissue out (I think to make sure it does not regrow).
Apparently, it's normal to only remove the testicles, NOT the sac (and I think this is what has happened with my male dogs).
[See
https://www.thesprucepets.com/dog-neuter-surgery-412183
https://www.petmd.com/dog/procedure/dog-neutering-everything-you-need-know]
Note that preservation of the testicular sac allows the owner so motivated to get fake testicles (likely put back at the same time as the real ones are removed). Some dog shows allow "non-intact" dogs to be shown, though I believe this is a relatively recent innovation; it's my understanding that most don't allow it.
Apparently, it's normal to only remove the testicles, NOT the sac (and I think this is what has happened with my male dogs).
[See
https://www.thesprucepets.com/dog-neuter-surgery-412183
https://www.petmd.com/dog/procedure/dog-neutering-everything-you-need-know]
Note that preservation of the testicular sac allows the owner so motivated to get fake testicles (likely put back at the same time as the real ones are removed). Some dog shows allow "non-intact" dogs to be shown, though I believe this is a relatively recent innovation; it's my understanding that most don't allow it.