Penile Discharge From Dog

We have a 2 y/o American Bulldog- he was neutered when he was 6 months old. The last few days we've noticed some greenish/yellowish discharge coming from his penis. It's not a big amount but enough that we can notice if he's sitting. No loss of appetite, no trouble peeing, not sure about lethargy cause he's on restricted physical activity recovering from a sprained foot. He doesn't appear to be in any pain- ie- when we clean it he doesn't yelp or try to snap at us. He has an appointment next Tuesday to get his annual shots- I plan on telling the vet but is this something where I should call and try getting him in a little sooner. Based on the research I've done it points to a possible infection but I'm not a vet. Has anyone had this with a neutered dog? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[Tigger521]

sounds like it could possible by a urinary tract infection, good idea to get him to the vet before it goes to his kidneys

[Misfits4Me]

I agree w/Tigger....IMO, any kind of discharge (From any area) that has a greenish tint is an infection....

Can you get a urine sample and go head and take it to your Vet to be analyzed? I wouldn't wait 5 days till your appointment....

If you find he does have an infection, DO NOT let them vaccinate him until he is well....Also, you might inquire about the 3 yr. Rabies Vaccine instead of yearly.....Much better for your furry friend....Just a thought....Let us know what you find out....Karla

[JDS2805]

I spoke with our vet today and she has said even with male dogs that kind of discharge can be normal. Since he isn't having any additional symptoms- lethargy, no appetite, trouble urinating or blood in the urine- she recommended waiting until our appointment on Tuesday. She has been our vet since I was a kid and I trust her. If there is still some discharge she said she is going to put him on some antibiotics. He does have the 3yr Rabies vaccination- and is going in for a different vaccination and to get his leg checked. He's a handful medically- he's had eye surgery for entropian, he has food allergies(no dairy, beef, corn, wheat). But he's well worth it. We knew this going in- we rescued him when he was only 4 months old. I will let everyone know what I find out. Thanks!