First Aid and Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats by Cats Are People Too - HTML preview

Nosebleed

A nosebleed is bleeding or haemorrhage from the nose. What to Do

**     Notice if the blood is coming from one nostril (note which one) or both nostrils.

**     If the pet is sneezing, note how often.

**     Attempt to keep the pet calm. Encourage the pet to lie down and relax.

**     Place an ice pack (covered by one or more layers of cloth) or compress to the side of the nose.

**     If the nose is bleeding profusely or the bleeding lasts more than 10 minutes, seek veterinary attention.

What NOT to Do

**     Do not put anything up the nose. This will likely cause the pet to sneeze. Sneezing will dislodge a clot if one has formed and the bleeding will resume.

A bloody nose in a cat or dog may be associated with foreign bodies (foxtail awns are common), polyps, infections, poisoning, bleeding disorders, or even cancer. It is a sign whose significance should not be underestimated.