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Why is my senior dog bleeding from penis, lethargic, and won't eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Springer Spaniel | Male | 44 lbs

15 year old English Springer spaniel..lost of appetite, lethargic, just started bleeding from penis tip. Been spayed, Possible cause?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 2nd, 2018

Bleeding from the penis can have various causes: Xander could be suffering from a UTI, an inflammation of the prostate, penis or prepuce or a tumor. Since he is not eating and lethargic it is likely something that causes him pain and he may have a fever. You can carefully push back his prepuce (foreskin) and then inspect his penis for injuries or growths, or to see where exactly he was bleeding from or is still bleeding from. If he is still bleeding you should take him to an emergency room this evening. If it stopped bleeding but he stays lethargic or will not eat his breakfast tomorrow morning or if you find injuries on the penis , then you should call your vet for an appointment.

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