Why is my horse bleeding from its lungs or windpipe after exercise?

Hello, Jazz most likely has exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage. It is a due to ruptured capillaries in the nasal passages. However, we cannot completely rule out others causes including an ethmoid hematoma, fungal infection, or strangle. Therefore, I recommend that you follow up with Jazz’s veterinarian to discuss coffins testing and endoscopy evaluation of nasal and guttural pouches.

Hi there. Poor Venice! It could be because of hay, that is true. More specifically the dust on hay that is breathed in while our horses eat can cause this (generally referred to as Heaves) . Respiratory conditions like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Equine Influenza, and Equine Herpes are possibilities as well, and all can come +/- nasal discharge. The first step at home would be more turn out time if at all possible, and other ways to decrease dust in your barn (soaking hay in water about 20-30 mins before feeding can help a lot) as well as feeding a good quality or vacuum packed hay. Hope this helps!

I would definitely have Wambat seen by a vet for this. He could has suffered some trauma to his penis, he could have a mass or tumor in his sheath or on his penis that has become ulcerated and is now bleeding, it could be due to irritation from a build up of old secretions and dirt, or he could have a tear in his urethra causing blood to drip out of his penis and pool in the sheath. As long as he is eating and drinking normally, urinating normally, and otherwise acting normally, this isn't a medical emergency and you don't need to rush out an equine vet right away. That being said, I would have him seen for this in the next day or two so the cause of the bleeding can be diagnosed and treated.

Yes, you should call your vet out. Any cough and nasal discharge should be treated right away as it could turn chronic without treatment. Your horse likely has an infection and will require antibiotics and cough medicine.

I'm glad Rhea was able to be freed. The stress of the episode may account for the redness in the eyes as well as the nosebleed. If the bleeding doesn't stop, have her examined by your veterinarian. Monitor her for bruising around her neck, discomfort, lameness or difficulty breathing.

This is very concerning, and Luna could have injured her nose, may have a foreign body in there, a severe upper respiratory infection, a fungal infection, or a growth causing this bleeding. You need to take her into a vet now to have this diagnosed and treated.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Loki. Poor boy. I'm wondering if he has an upper respiratory infection causing the bleeding, or a foreign body, or a fungal infection. Apply gentle pressure to his nose if it starts bleeding again, or apply a cold compress to his nose to see if that helps. First thing in the morning, I'd have him seen by a vet to have this diagnosed and treated. I hope this helps!