Perineal problems. Its been about 6 months though. It sounds to me as if she’s complaining about something. Thanks for reading, Dr. Randolph. As for the bread, I’m not a fan of giving any people food to pets. Thanks for reading, Dr. Randolph. My dog is a 12 year old miniature pinscher and in the past I have never noticed any white drippings as such. Home vet suggested a IDEXX Young Preanesthetic Profile Complete serum test, to continue the antibiotics until the urine results were available, and if his issue is not a UTI or kidney infection then it’s possible he has debris trapped between his sheath and penis. Perhaps friends or family can front you the cost of his care and you can pay them back. But he is peeing normally (it seems to me), playing, eating, drinking water, etc. Tonight is the first time I have ever seen a green discharge from his sheath. A SLIGHT discharge is normal for another week or so, but it shouldn't be bloody and it shouldn't have an odor. Dehydration can also cause the urine odor to be greater because of greater concentration of the urine. Lately he has had a very strong odor coming from his penis, minimal discharge, but the odor is so strong! Thanks for reading MyPetsDoctor.com, Dr. Randolph. Here are some related questions which you might be interested in reading. READ THE COMMENTS PEOPLE YOUR QUESTION MAY HAVE ALREADY BEEN ANSWERED! I have a cane corso and I can by memory recite every detail about his breed and his own person AL as well as most illnesses that he can catch if left in kennel or around strange dogs. What can I do?! He is producing the yellow pus. Any advice please. You say his doctors have been unable to help him before. An exam doesn’t cost a lot and, if you find he’s well, you will have a great gift of peace. Sores in the pads are often interdigital pyoderma, and interdigital pyoderma can be related to food allergy, but not always! Please don’t pop any more pimple-looking bumps. An extended round of antibiotics (around two weeks in total) was then prescribed along with daily flushing out of the sheath (at home) with an iodine solution. Thanks for reading MyPetsDoctor.com. To make sure I understand what you are saying, what I’m hearing is that my dog’s discharge is normal like most of those in this thread, and I do not need to be concerned. My rescue dog got neutered a few days ago and he has a greenish yellow substance coming from his penis. I hope your baby is okay and just has a nasty smelling behind and not any of the serious things a matalic smell indicates. I don’t have an inclination to read about what ‘might’ happen with my dogs and then go look for it. Your dog’s anal glands secrete a scent distinct to them. So sorry for the long post. Hi I also have a related question, 2 weeks ago I brought my service dog in for a check up as we noticed the discharge in the picture above and it was determined that it was potentially a bladder infection. Today I checked and his penis is very red and has a little pus coming out that I can see. I love this dog but refuse to have children until this dog is dead. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, you might consider requesting a referral to a board-certified veterinary dermatologist to investigate it further. I’m trying to take her to the veterinarian sometime this week. Thank you for reading http://www.MyPetsDoctor.com. We found out he has parvovirus , what can we do to make that go away . Should I clean it off? My female has, on a few occasions in the past, had "vaginal strings" (semi-viscous muscous-like discharge) from her vagina and the smell is definitely the same (metallic). “No appointment needed,” I explained to Gus’ master. I just want to know if there is anything I can do? Otherwise, take him in when his next regular puppy vaccination visit is and be sure to inquire of his veterinarian then. Topical Metronidazole. Hello, I have read the article, as well as all of the comments. I don’t know, Patty, but, if you figure it out, let the rest of us know. Thank you. I need help and answers because it is very unsettling not knowing why my poor dogs penis is not normal. From what I can see, and that’s pretty limited, given the portal, I don’t see anything abnormal. Thanks for reading, Dr. Randolph. Ten minutes later he seems to have stopped licking, so I’m hoping this has relieved any discomfort he had been feeling. It started yesterday but we didn’t think anything big from it because it was not noticeable but today it got worse. Arousal is a good term, but it’s not sexual. My most recent rescue appears to be a yorki mix, with severely rotted and disfigured teeth, and the vet thinks maybe 10-14 yrs old. I took her to the ER last night after I couldn’t get an appointment until the weekend, the veterinarian said she’s pregnant (which I’m extremely happy about) and the discharge is normal. How to keep your male dog calm during a female’s estrus cycle. … until about 2 weeks after the abx course ended. His surgery was seven months ago and there has been no change to the color and frequency of his discharge. Please make an appointment with his veterinarian. He’s now on a chicken, rice, and pumpkin diet for two days. He has been on every kind of antibiotic to no avail. The most concerning thing is that this behavior is accompanied by a strong, unique odor from the penis area, but absolutely no discharge or inflammation. However, I can’t be there to examine your pet or to hear her grunts or to determine whether she is expressing pain. He will need to see his veterinarian as soon as the holiday is over. Yes covered and fur and gives slobbery kisses. If I were facing anesthesia and surgery, I would want to know that I was as healthy as I could possibly be, so, yes, I would take my “baby of 3” and have this evaluated prior to surgery. I am sorry you are having to experience this. This is a fascinating case, and, I’m sure, quite frustrating for you and your pet’s doctor. It is called priapism. If you find that sand/grit again, be sure to photograph it and show the photo to the veterinarian, also. Thanks for reading, Dr. Randolph. When this happens, dogs tend to drag their bum on the floor because their bum is irritated from the build up of anal gland fluid. First, I’d try culturing the material, just to be sure there are no pathogenic or harmful bacteria growing in this discharge, making its volume be excessive. Click here to read the vaccination schedule we use. Should the discharge be cultured as well? Answer (1 of 15): There are many reasons as to why dogs may discharge from the genitals. This was a wk or so ago. April, My condolences on the diagnosis of renal failure. To add to the confusion, one vet said bring him in for antibiotics (but couldn’t get me in the same day), and another vet said “it’s normal”. No, Baytril will not cause a penile discharge. Your dog definitely needs a good examination, including palpation of that entire region and regional lymph nodes. In your sheltering in place, do you and your family discuss the situation with worry or anxiousness in your voice? If it's caught soon enough (within the first couple of days) tamiflu can be prescribed in an effort to help but not if they aren't seen early enough. Since then he’s started scratching. odd. You will need the following: 1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide. If this is happening with your dog (may be the reason why you are smelling the smell), you can try adding flakes of bran (the stuff used for baking bran muffins, not the bran flake cereal) to his/her food every day to bulk up the poop which will in turn put more pressure on the anal glands during the bowel movement, and hopefully empty the anal glands with each poop. Yellowish pus. Thanks for reading MyPetsDoctor.com, Dr. Randolph. Why Does My Dog Smell Like Fish? Under our schedule, if your puppy is under 12 weeks of age, you would just return for the next visit and pick up where you left off. Apologies I don’t know how to create a new post on here. While I can’t give a long-distance medical opinion, I don’t read anything in your post that causes me concern. One vet hypothesized that he had a testicle that did not descend (his testosterone was off the charts) and they thought that was the source of the discharge issue. It stopped shortly after and hasn’t happened since. However, my greatest concern would be the possibility that an infection has developed after his most recent test. Hi, about a week ago my 7 year old male pitbull (desexed) had the tip of his red penis out and it wouldnt go back in so on closer inspection it had alot of sand and grit around it so we cleaned it and it went back in. It’s actually coming from the sheath, not the penis. WBC none/ RBC 11-20 (0-3) HIGH The smell was a little different from urine though, any thoughts I should be concerned? Without seeing your pet, no one can say for sure that there is no problem, because abnormal discharges do occur in the sheath, and excessive licking indicates a problem, while a certain amount of licking is normal. the more I wiped it away, the more seemed to come out. Lastly, you may need to seek the advice of a board-certified veterinary dermatologist to find the long-term solution to your dog’s skin problems. Thank you! My 13-year-old beagle/Jack Russell Oscar had been licking for a day or two. Your pet needs to see his veterinarian right away. He just got off his antibiotics about 20 days ago because he had a toenail that was infected…other then that full check up went great. He usually licks it away but I have wiped it up with a kleenex a couple times and it smells almost coppery. The better question would be, how do you know what it smells like. Fast forward to yesterday and it seems the whole process has begun once again. A yeast infection, also known as thrush is a fungal infection that can range from superficial to life-threatening. Even if I open my window and he sniffs the air for a while, he gets a metallic scent. This has been going on for 2 days. My male dog is neutered and we just noticed about a month and a half ago of this discharge coming from his penis. )I’m afraid I won’t be able to give you a second opinion, because I’ve not examined your baby. A thorough evaluation, under general anesthesia, of the sheath for foreign material seems to be in order, if your local doctor concurs. If needed, you can use a little canned food mixed with warm water to make some “gravy.”. At one point, a bit of dark green discharge came out, before it turned to the lighter green again and finally tapered off. All male dogs have a yellow-green discharge. If you live in or near a large city, you might be able to find a veterinarian who specializes in or has a special interest in the reproductive tract, and he or she would be the best choice for followup.