PENILE DISCHARGE (CLEAR, BLOODY, OR PUS)
WHAT THIS SYMPTOM USUALLY MEANS
Penile discharge indicates urethral infection, prostate disease, or preputial inflammation.
MOST COMMON CAUSES
MILD
• Normal yellowish smegma (in small amounts)
MEDICAL
• Prostatitis
• Urethritis
• BPH
• Bladder infection
• Preputial infection
EMERGENCY
• Bloody discharge + straining
• Fever
• Obstruction
RED FLAGS
• Thick pus
• Blood
• Pain
• Frequent licking
• If unsure, treat as urgent.
AT-HOME CARE
• Prevent licking
• Clean gently
Not a substitute for diagnostics.
WHAT A VETERINARIAN WILL CHECK
• Cytology
• Urinalysis
• Culture
• Prostate exam
• Ultrasound
MOST LIKELY DIAGNOSES
• Urethritis
• Prostatitis
• BPH irritation
• Infection
WHEN TO SCHEDULE A VISIT
Today: thick, bloody, or painful discharge
48 hrs: mild increase
LONGEVITY IMPACT
Chronic infection can spread and become systemic.
LONGEVITY CONSULT
Useful for pets with recurring genital inflammation.