My rescued Pitbull is bleeding from his penis. What should I do?

Is there a humane society where you live? Sometimes they will have discounted services for those who qualify. Start calling around and see what is available in your area. Possible problems include bleeding disorders, stones in his bladder, and infections of his prostate. A few other possibilities as well but those are the 3 main ones. Good luck and I hope this helps you find the help he needs.

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concern. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine Tyson. The vet should perform a rectal examination to check the size of his prostate as this could certainly be the cause. I would also consider abdominal xrays to check and see if there are any abdominal abnormalities or urinary tract abnormalities that can be detected on the xrays. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! The sooner Tyson is seen the better! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

It sounds like Tyson was masturbating, which neutered dogs can do and is normal. But it sounds like he was a bit vigorous doing it, leading to him injuring his penis and blood. Check his penis to make sure the bleeding has stopped. If he starts humping vigorously again, redirect his attention to something else. Best of luck.

I see that your dog is not neutered - I'm not sure how old he is, but in middle-aged or older unneutered males it is common to see blood dripping from the penis as a symptom of an [enlarged prostate](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/prostate-enlargement/). That is normally the first thing that I would check out in a dog with this problem. Other possible causes include an injury or tumor on the penis or the penile sheath, a bladder or prostate infection, bladder stones, kidney disease, or even a systemic bleeding disorder. I would recommend taking him to a vet for an exam - they will probably want to collect a urine sample for testing, check his prostate during a rectal exam, and examine his penis closely outside the sheath to look for any problems. From there, x-rays and ultrasound can be used to look at the prostate, if needed. If the problem is due to prostatic enlargement, this can normally be improved with [neutering](https://www.petcoach.co/article/benefits-of-neutering-castrating-male-dogs-puppies/) and does not typically cause any long-term problems.

If the bleeding from Lucky's penis has gotten worse and/or not resolved at all you may need to bring him back to your vet for a recheck. The penis and prepuce are very vascular (meaning they have lots of blood vessels) and so can bleed easily. If the bleeding hasn't subsided at all there may be a larger vessel that is damaged that may need to be sutured closed to prevent any further bleeding. I would be sure to keep the cone on Lucky as well until you get everything figured out so he won't lick excessively down there and cause more irritation.

Oh no, poor Kyro! It's certainly not normal that he is bleeding form his penis, and he could have a severe UTI, bladder stones, or may have eaten something toxic causing it. Given his young age and the fact that I can't see him in person to say he will be ok or not, the best thing to do is take him into a vet now. The vet can diagnose what is causing the bleeding and how best to treat it. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Bleeding from the penis indicates a serious problem. In an unneutered dog, it could be a prostate infection, enlargement, or tumor. Some other possibilities include a urinary tract infection, bladder stones, or a systemic bleeding problem (coagulopathy). I suspect that his paw biting is unrelated and may be due to allergies or a hot spot, but he should definitely be seen by a veterinarian to determine the cause of both issues and come up with a good treatment plan. Best of luck!