My dog is dripping blood from his penis area, he does not seem to be feeling ill, and he is not licking it. He did have some loose stools this week.
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I see that your dog is not neutered - I'm not sure how old he is, but in middle-aged or older unneutered males it is common to see blood dripping from the penis as a symptom of an enlarged prostate. That is normally the first thing that I would check out in a dog with this problem. Other possible causes include an injury or tumor on the penis or the penile sheath, a bladder or prostate infection, bladder stones, kidney disease, or even a systemic bleeding disorder. I would recommend taking him to a vet for an exam - they will probably want to collect a urine sample for testing, check his prostate during a rectal exam, and examine his penis closely outside the sheath to look for any problems. From there, x-rays and ultrasound can be used to look at the prostate, if needed. If the problem is due to prostatic enlargement, this can normally be improved with neutering and does not typically cause any long-term problems.
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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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