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My Rottweiler has an open sore on his back with yellow discharge.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 7 months old | 135 lbs

A sore appear on my Rottweiler back. And open wound that leeks a yellowish secreting

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 21st, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Oh poor Boss! It looks like he has likely sustained some trauma and the wound appears to be infected (mostly based on the fact that you describe a yellowish discharge). I recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian so that the wound can be evaluated and cleaned and he can be started on antibiotics. This is likely going to help tremendously. Good luck!

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