My unneutered dog is bleeding with UTI and enlarged prostate. Why?

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 could be caused by either a urinary infection or prostate disease, you need to take him to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated, if he is not neutered it's more likely to be a prostate condition, this will require neutering as part of the treatment.

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! If Thor has not had any abdominal x-rays or an abdominal ultrasound performed I would definitely recommend having these tests performed to figure out why there is blood dripping from his penis. I would also recommend a trial of an antibiotic and an antiinflammatory to see if this resolves with symptomatic treatment. If not, then neutering may be the treatment if this is a prostate related issue such as prostatitis. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Hello, sorry to hear about Oscar. He could have an infection of his prepuce or penis. Additionally, he could have a UTI or urinary stones. Ideally, he should be examined by his veterinarian so that they can evaluate his penis, prepuce and look for evidence of stones or a UTI. Look for straining to urinate, persistent blood in urine, and leaking urine. If you note any of these, then have Oscar evaluated sooner. Hope this helps and best of luck.

If the bleeding is from a UTI, it should start to clear up within 48 hours of starting the antibiotic. If its not stopped in that period of time, he should be rechecked by your vet. He may have bladder stones or even cancer in his urinary tract, he could have injured his penis, or he could be having an issue clotting his blood properly leading to the bleeding. Recheck if he's not improving by tomorrow, and take him in immediately if he seems to be getting worse in any way. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Buddy. I am sorry to hear that his symptoms have not resolved. Unfortunately, I suspect that he needs further testing or repeat testing to determine the result. In cases such as his, a bleeding disorder, bladder cancer, a urinary tract infection or bladder stones are most likely. You may consider seeking a second opinion with an internal medicine specialist if his regular veterinarian has not been able to diagnose his problem. I hope this information helps!

I'm sorry to hear Harris is having this issue. Blood in the urine can have a variety of causes, including infection, bladder or kidney stones, a sterile bladder inflammatory process, a growth, prostate issues, or an underlying medical issue. I would recommend he be evaluated by a veterinarian, have any necessary testing done (urinalysis, bloodwork, bladder ultrasound), and try to isolate the cause of his issue to come up with any treatment that may be needed. Good luck!