My unneutered male dog is bleeding from his penis. What's the cause?

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• Answered By Debi Matlack

  Veterinary Technician

  I recommend getting your dog seen by your vet as soon as possible. He could have an injury or a urinary tract infection that needs veterinary attention. Your vet will do an exam and labwork, possibly x-rays to determine the cause of your dog's bleeding and how best to treat it.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on November 24th, 2018

  I'm wondering if your dog is neutered or not. In dogs who aren't neutered, prostate problems are a very likely cause of bleeding from the penis. These problems include benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis, and prostate cancer. The bleeding could also be caused by a UTI or bladder stones. I would take him into your vet today for an exam. Your vet can do a rectal exam to see if his prostate is enlarged, and can do x-rays, routine blood tests, and a urinalysis to see if he has a UTI or bladder stones. If he does have a problem with his prostate, neutering him is one of the recommended treatments. Best of luck.

  

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• Answered By Rebeccah Wood

  Licensed Veterinary Technician, Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist

  Published on September 7th, 2017

  I do worry about a couple of things when there is frank (fresh) blood dripping from an unneutered dog's penis. If there is no visible trauma, the first thing that comes to mind is a urinary tract infection. Infections in the bladder can cause irritation of the urinary tissues, and may cause bleeding. This is usually associated with an increase in the frequency of urination. Additionally, older dogs that are not neutered can develop prostate issues. Prostatitis can be caused by an infection, a benign tumor, or a malignant cancer. Obama should visit the veterinarian to determine the cause of the blood as it could be serious - at the very least, it is most likely uncomfortable for him. The vet will likely check a urine sample for blood and bacteria, and may start with oral antibiotic treatment if either or both are found. They will also likely recommend neutering Obama to prevent future issues, including certain types of cancer.
  
  Good luck, and I hope Obama gets well soon!

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 20th, 2018

  Poor Ranger! In dogs who aren't neutered, prostate problems are a very likely cause of bleeding from the penis. These problems include benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis, and prostate cancer. The bleeding could also be caused by a UTI or bladder stones. I would take him into your vet this weekend or Monday for an exam. Your vet can do a rectal exam to see if his prostate is enlarged, and can do x-rays, routine blood tests, and a urinalysis to see if he has a UTI or bladder stones. If he does have a problem with his prostate, neutering him is one of the recommended treatments. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

  

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