Bleeding from Dog Penis

by L.Trumbower
(New Jersey)

My 11 yr old Cocker Spaniel started bleeding from his penis, losing large amounts of blood.

Went to the vet right away and had him checked out. He was diagnosed with a bladder infection, and a slightly enlarged prostate.

They gave him Baytril injection, Dexamethasone injection, and sent me home with Baytril 68mg tablets to be started the following day.

My dog continued to bleed from his penis for about 5 more hours. He past away this morning.

So basically within 24hours my dog died.

My question is what could have caused this sudden bleeding and ultimately his death?

Comment from our Vet regarding bleeding from dog penis

I am so sorry to hear about your dog’s death. What a terrible situation.

I’m afraid that without a necropsy (the animal equivalent of an autopsy) you won’t know for sure what happened with your dog.

A simple bladder infection wouldn’t typically run its course like you describe, but I suppose if the infection was also in his kidneys or prostate gland it could have spread to his blood stream and caused sudden death.

Another possibility is a bleeding disorder.

Is there any chance your dog could have gotten into a mouse and rat poison? Some types do cause uncontrolled bleeding and death.

My thoughts are with you.

Regards,

Jennifer Coates, DVM