Doggie Nose Bleeds – What You Should Know 

Let’s start by saying that doggie nose bleeds are more common than you’d think. A variety of reasons can cause these. The scientific term for a doggie nosebleed is epistaxis. This article will dive deeper into the doggie nosebleed and provide you with things that you should know along the way.

A dog’s nosebleed may be caused by something as simple as a blade of grass in its nose to something more serious such as an infection or cancerous tumor. Nose bleeds can also be caused by trauma to the nose itself, often resulting in fungal or bacterial infections.

You must determine if your dog’s nosebleed is unilateral or bilateral. You must decide if the bleeding comes from one or both nostrils. This will help determine the diagnosis. If your dog’s nosebleed only occurs from one nostril, it may indicate that the bleeding is due to a tooth abscess or a cancerous mass on the side of its face. In addition, this may mean that your dog has something lodged in one side of its nose. On the other hand, dogs with fungal or bacterial nasal infections may have bleeding from both sides of the nose.

You may wonder how you can treat a dog nosebleed. It will vary depending on the cause. For example, certain diseases may require antibiotics, or a tooth abscess may call for anesthesia. Furthermore, a clotting disorder due to ingesting a toxin must be treated accordingly.

As you can see, there may be many reasons your dog has a nosebleed. When in doubt, you should contact your veterinarian immediately to address the issue. Do not wait long if the nosebleed continues for multiple days. This is a sign that something more serious is involved.