Priority: Immediate
Overview
- This is an emergency.
- Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility
immediately.
Symptom Considerations
- Amount of blood lost is the main concern.
- If there is a lot of blood, your dog should be seen by your veterinarian as soon as possible.
- Some questions to prepare for:
- How long has your pet been bleeding?
- How much blood is there?
- Blood from one nostril or both?
- Has your dog been sneezing?
- Your veterinarian may:
- Examine the nose
- Run blood work to check red blood cells and platelets
- Make sure there are no foreign objects trapped in it
- Your dog may require:
- Sedation for the procedure
- Head x-rays
- Oral medications you will administer at home (pain relievers, antibiotics)