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My dog is bleeding from his penis and vomiting. Is this serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | DOG-MED-SHORTHAIR | Male

My dog he is bleeding from his pee hole and is vomiting.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 9th, 2019

Poor Sheru! I'm wondering if he's 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 leptospirosis, bladder tumors, trauma, a UTI, or bladder stones. I would take him into your vet today for an exam especially since he is also vomiting. 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 Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on April 22nd, 2017

    Oh no, poor Barry! I'm not sure if he's neutered or not but 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 (unlikely in a two year old). The bleeding could also be caused by trauma, a bleeding disorder, a UTI, or bladder stones. I would take him into your vet tomorrow 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.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on November 29th, 2016

    Poor Spike! I'm not sure if he 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, bladder stones, or trauma to the penis. 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.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on January 25th, 2019

    Poor Damien. 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. As for not being active and unable to jump onto the bed, that could be due to pain such as from arthritis. Have this checked out by a vet as well. Best of luck.

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