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My dog has painful green discharge near testicles. Help before vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 75 lbs

My dog has a green discharge infection around his testicles. Its been there for maybe 4 days I've known. My son removed a worm, so could that be it? I put peroxide on it to try to keep it clean, but I just don't know. He's been a little lethargic, not coming when I call him. And when he licks the area, he cries. I love my dog more than myself, and its killing me that I can't help him. He's going to the vet Monday, but what can I do. Please help me!! He won't let me take a pic...

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 15th, 2017

I am not sure what this area truly looks like. I would try picking hip up with back against your stomach and chest and having someone else snap the photo of his genital area. If there is green discharge and pain then he likely has an infection. Hydrogen peroxide should be stopped immediately, because in pets this can actually cause the normal cells to die off on the skin. You can try using Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water or Chlorhexidine 3% diluted with water to antiseptically cleanse the area. Soaking him in a warm water Epsom salt bath for 5-10 minutes can also help alleviate some irritation and inflammation. I would also visit your local pet store and purchase an e-collar to place on him so that he can't continue licking the area and causing further irritation and pain. Hopefully this will help maintain him until he is seen by your vet on Monday. Poor guy. I wish you all the best and hopefully the vet can clean the area well, flush out any debris or foreign material that may be lodged in the penile sheath, and then place him on medications (i.e. antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications) to help resolve this. Best wishes and take care.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 22nd, 2017

    Poor guy. He is not neutered so there is an increased chance of a testicular infection or dermatitis of the testicular sack. He really needs to see a vet for this. The vet will need to do a proper exam of the area, skin testing and vitals check. There is likely an infection since you are seeing wounds and green discharge, so antibiotics will likely be prescribed by your vet. I hope he gets this resolved soon. Having him neutered in the near future may be able to help prevent further issues with Toby’s testicles. Best wishes at the vet. Take care.

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