Green Discharge From a Young Service Dog's Penis
by A reader
Reader Question
My dog is 7 months old, a German Shepherd and Blue Heeler mix and a service dog. He has light green discharge from his penis and licks it regularly at night. How do I tell if it's normal smegma?
Answer from Our Team
Normal smegma in young males is a small amount of creamy, white to yellow discharge at the tip of the sheath. Green discharge, a large amount, a bad smell, or constant licking point to an infection of the sheath (balanoposthitis) or occasionally a urinary infection.
Ask your vet to take a look. They may flush the sheath and prescribe a cleaning solution, and a urine test can rule out a bladder infection.
See dog penis problems.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
