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My dog is a male; yellow-green pus is dripping from his genitals. What medication should I use?
Yellow-green purulent discharge from a dog's genitals may be caused by urethritis, a urinary tract infection, or other inflammation of the urinary system. It is recommended to take the dog to a veterinary hospital for examination to confirm the cause and give targeted treatment. Pus from the urethral opening means the dog may have a suppurative urinary infection; if not treated promptly, as the condition progresses it can affect the whole body and lead to sepsis. If it is a female dog with yellow-green genital discharge, reproductive-system issues should also be considered.
Why does my male dog keep licking his genitals?
Frequent genital licking in a male dog may be from being in heat, or from diseases like cystitis, scrotitis, or balanitis. During heat, the genitals may have odor or discharge, prompting licking. If energy, appetite, and urination/defecation are normal, it's likely heat. If there are other abnormal symptoms, it could be disease — observe carefully.
Why is my dog discharging white pus from its genitals?
White discharge from the genitals may be a urinary or reproductive disease. Urinary issues like urethritis, cystitis, or nephritis can cause pus-like discharge; pyometra (uterine infection) also does. Urinary disease needs anti-inflammatory treatment; pyometra needs prompt surgery.
My dog has an infection on its belly and genitals (see photo)
From the photo, the dog likely has bacterial folliculitis, or possibly insect-bite or parasite-induced dermatitis. Folliculitis is a superficial bacterial infection of hair follicles and surrounding skin, common in dogs on damp floors or with poor genital hygiene during heat. Keep the area clean and prevent licking.
Why does my dog keep licking its genitals?
A dog licking its genitals may be self-cleaning behavior. It may also happen during estrus. If the dog is not in heat but licks frequently, it may have a reproductive or urinary tract disease such as a urinary tract infection or urethral stones, which needs veterinary care.
My male dog was bitten on the genitals by another dog; the urethra sometimes drips blood, a lot of it — what is going on?
Constant dripping after a genital bite likely means the genitals were torn; take it to the vet for stitches. If far from a clinic, disinfect with iodine and pad the wound with cotton or sterile gauze to stop bleeding, give pet anti-inflammatory by mouth, and use an Elizabethan collar to prevent scratching; see a vet when possible.
Do Rabbits Have Periods? What Blood From the Genitals Means
Rabbits do not menstruate — they are induced ovulators that release eggs only after mating — so any genital bleeding is abnormal. It may be true hematuria (cystitis, kidney or reproductive disease) or simply red plant pigment in the urine; check for a metallic smell and see a vet if in doubt.
I found my dog has difficulty swallowing, and large lumps near its genitals and mouth.
Difficulty swallowing can be local or systemic - nerve disease, myasthenia, trauma, inflammation, or a mass. See a vet at once; long-term cases cause weight loss and dehydration.
Why Does a Male Cat Lick His Genitals?
A male cat may lick his genitals to clean himself, relieve stress, during mating season, or because of illness or infection. Grooming or seasonal behavior is usually harmless as long as the area stays clean, but if licking comes with other symptoms such as trouble urinating, it likely signals a medical problem that needs a vet.
What should I do if my dog’s genitals are inflamed?
Genital inflammation in dogs is usually caused by a bacterial infection. Rinse the area with saline or an ofloxacin solution to clear discharge, then apply a dog-specific genital care lotion and ointment, and fit an Elizabethan collar to stop licking. If symptoms are severe, see a vet for oral or injectable anti-inflammatories.