Why is my neutered dog bleeding from his penis after humping?

It would not be typical to see bleeding from the penis following a neuter surgery. I would actually worry that Henry might have a wound on his penis or even a urethral prolapse. If you see any more blood I would recommend seeing an emergency veterinarian. Either of these problems could get worse if not treated promptly.

Your dog very likely has some kind of urinary tract infection or he could be injuring the delicate tissue of his penis as he humps the pillow. First, I would get him checked by your vet for an infection of some kind. If he checks out healthy, or to curb this behavior in the future to avoid further injury, when you see him humping the pillow, distract him with a toy or by asking him to perform a trick or task for you, to offer him a pleasant alternative to the pillow. Over time, he may come to abandon the pillow.

I can understand being concerned about Ruger! He could have sustained trauma to his penis, or he could be suffering from a UTI or bladder stones. As long he's not bleeding heavily and is acting normally, you can bring him into the vet in the morning. The vet can diagnose the cause of the bleeding so Ruger can be treated.

Hello, sorry to hear about Tyson. There are a couple of reasons that can cause male dogs to bleed from their penis. Dogs can acquire infections of their prepuce, they can prolapse their urethra, they can have masses on their penis, or they can have paraphimosis. I would recommend having Tyson seen by his veterinarian soon to ensure he is not in pain or in need of medications to treat his condition. In the interim, keep him calm and monitor his bleeding. Any sign of severe bleeding would warrant an immediate visit to the emergency room. Hope this helps and 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.

It's a little difficult to tell for sure, but I wonder if Charlie had a persistent penile frenulum. It is a band of tissue that runs along the underside of the penis and attaches near the tip of the penis. That will cause the penis to curve. Normally we recommend surgically cutting the frenulum. I have not had one rupture on its own. They do not typically reattach after surgically cutting them. I would recommend having your veterinarian examine it to make sure that it was a persistent penile frenulum and see if anything else needs to be done about it. In the meantime, I would recommend trying to keep Charlie from licking at it and prevent any humping. If you are unable to stop the bleeding, then he may need to be examined tonight. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Most intact males will get erections from time to time, and this can cause inadvertent trauma to the penis due to pure friction against the penile sheath. Unfortunately the only way to stop this is to either lube the pets penile sheath daily to hopefully help reduce this friction, or to have the pet neutered. But keep in mind it can take up 2 months post-neuter for the testosterone levels to decrease enough to cause a reduction in unwanted sexual behavior. For now, if the bleeding has stopped, then you can try applying a cold compress onto the penile sheath for 5-10 minutes to help alleviate some of the irritation, and apply some KY jelly. However if there is significant swelling then it is best to get Teddy seen by your vet to get him on pet friendly anti-inflammatory medications. Then you can discuss possibly neutering Teddy to avoid this in the future.