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My dog has yellow discharge and a swollen penis. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 70 lbs

my dog has had yellow discharge from his penis and this morning there was a lot and now his penis looks swollen and irritated. no blood in his urine, it's bright yellow like always.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 25th, 2017

Hi there! Thanks for using PerCoach! This is certainly concerning for a focal infection of the prepuce with even possibly a concurrent urinary tract infection. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment based on findings. Good luck!

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    Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 25th, 2018

    What you are describing does sound concerning. Sirius most likely has an infection in his urogenital tract. If left untreated Sirius will become very ill and the infection may spread to his blood stream, which can be life threatening. I would recommend taking Sirius to be examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible so he can be started on an appropriate antibiotic therapy and possibly pain medication if needed. If treated promptly he should be able to overcome the infection easily. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 17th, 2018

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Hachiko! From your pictures I do not think that his prepuce is swollen. I can tell that he is licking his groin (brown staining). Possible causes of the discharge from his penis are: urinary tract infection or prepuce infection (which is like a skin infection). I think it is best to take Hachiko to the vet. They will want to test his urine for a UTI and extrude his penis out of the prepuce (which isn't in your pictures) to look for infection. He should also have the skin issues on his belly addressed. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best!

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