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My dog's penis is bleeding again. Should I try home remedies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 10 months old | 65 lbs

My dog had been bleeding from his Penus a few weeks ago and he stopped. Today I noticed that he has started back. Last time this happened I was told to give him Vitamin C,antibiotics and lots of water. Should I try this method again?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 6th, 2016

I strongly recommend you get a urine sample fully analyzed to find out why this is returning. Urinary crystals/stones, infection or prostate disease may all be contributing and repeated symptoms after only a few weeks suggest the underlying cause has not been addressed

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    I see that Duke Jr isn't neutered. 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 the vet today for an exam. The 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.

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