A groomer saved a bleeding dog in Australia by acting quickly after spotting a rupture linked to a swollen prostate.

A routine grooming session in Bathurst, Australia, turned critical when groomer Chelsea Cole noticed a white Maremma sheepdog, Macchiato, bleeding heavily from near his anus during a bath in February 2026. Cole applied pressure, alerted the owner, and helped rush the dog to a vet, where it was found that a cyst had ruptured, likely due to warm water, and was connected to a blood vessel. The dog, suffering from an enlarged prostate common in older male dogs, required emergency surgery to stop the bleeding and later underwent desexing. Cole, trained in pet first aid and St John Ambulance, credited her training for staying calm and acting decisively, saving the dog’s life. The owner and vet praised her quick actions, highlighting how preparation and composure can be lifesaving in emergencies.