My intact male dog has a sweet-smelling discharge. Is it serious?

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Hi I live in Vietnam, and healthcare here is so bad it can kill you to go to hospital! I took my 6m old husky for his shots & the Vets was so filthy, u won't believe. He immediately got an infection in his sheath I think. It's almost a sweet unpleasant smell and discharge. What meds can I buy for him? Here u get anything at the chemist without a perscription. He's 20kg Husky. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 24 days old | 46 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If it is the brown stuff I am seeing in the picture, it could be a small yeast infection (that is consistent with the smell you describe as well). Trim the hairs around the penis and then I would just try 25% white vinegar 75% water solution on a cloth and gently clean twice daily. If the discharge is white/creamy, yellow tinged, or even a bit crusty, that can be normal - especially for an in tact male dog. If there is problems urinating, blood in the urine or blood in the discharge, or very large amounts of the discharge, then I am more concerned. Unfortunately we are not legally allowed to recommend specific drugs/doses without a physical exam (also I have no idea what's available near you), so you'd have to call or visit the vet in that instance. Best of luck to you and Lupus!

My intact male dog has a sweet-smelling discharge. Is it serious?

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