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Is yellow discharge from my male dog's penis normal? Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 83 lbs

Hello, my dog has been leaving around this yellowish discharge from his penis repeatedly on my bed. At first I just thought it was because he had hair on it and that leftover pee on the hair was the cause but we had the groomer cut it and this AM, I found discharge as well. I googled and I’ve read that this could be normal but I haven’t started noticing this till recently? He doesn’t seem to be acting any different so I’m not sure if I should be concerned. It also gets all over his legs!

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 31st, 2019

Hello. Xavier has Balanoposthitis, an inflammation of the glans penis & prepuce with excessive preputual discharge. Mild cases are generally clinically insignificant, but if severe, treatment may be needed. Have Xavier evaluated by your veterinarian to make sure there are no lesions on the penis. A mild saline flush may be all that is needed, but it is good to just check things out just to make sure all is OK. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 28th, 2018

    Are you talking about this discharge coming from the penis/prepuce? If so, yes this normal unless it is in a very large amount. If it is coming from the scrotum/testicles then no, that would not be normal. Hope this answers your question. Best wishes!

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    Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 17th, 2017

    Hi and thanks for your posting! If your dog is not neutered, this discharge could be just smegma, which is normal discharge from the sheath covering the penis that can be yellow or brownish in color. This is normally not a concern and is a normal finding. However, it you notice he is straining to urinate, has blood in the urine or discharge, this may indicate an infection and should be treated by your veterinarian. I hopt this helps!

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