My dog's nose is bleeding from an injury. Does he need emergency care?

Without knowing his age isn't hard to give you an idea of what could be going on. It could be anything from cancer to an infection to something stuck in his nose. Here is some accurate information to check out: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/nose-bleeds-or-epistaxis-in-dogs -- most relevant details "Place an ice pack on the bridge of the nose (on top of the muzzle). In short-faced breeds, be sure your pet can breathe around the ice pack. The cold will constrict small blood vessels, which will slow the bleeding. If these steps do not stop the bleeding or the pet is having difficulty breathing, see your veterinarian or emergency clinic at once. Remember that a pet with a bloody nose will likely swallow a great deal of blood. This may lead to a black stool (melena) or vomit that contains blood clots (hematemesis). After an episode of epistaxis, these findings are common and do not necessarily indicate bleeding in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract." I hope that helps!

I would be concerned if she develops difficulty breathing which could happen if the bleeding gets worse and she develops swelling of the airway, Based on the history and appearance of the pharynx, I would be worried that Luca may have a piece of the stick lodged behind the tissues. You need to discuss x-rays and or CT or surgery to explore the area. In summary, the safest thing to do is monitor for respiratory difficulty and take her to if the nearest veterinary emergency hospital if that happens. Otherwise, follow up with your veterinarian first thing tomorrow.

Oh no, poor Jack! I'm glad to hear the bleeding stopped with the ice pack. You can try to gently use a warm wet washcloth to wipe away as much external discharge as possible. If Jack is a pretty tolerant dog, you can also try using a cotton swab with warm water to gently clean just inside of his nostrils. I hope that all goes well for Jack!

Ideally, the kitten should be physically examined by a veterinarian to diagnose any other injuries. If it is a minor bleed, it should stop with some gentle pressure. If there is internal injury, that can be addressed by the veterinarian after the exam. Monitor for lethargy, ataxia (wobbly gait), difficulty breathing, pale gums, uneven pupils or bleeding from the ears or anywhere else.

Oh no, poor Shadow! This nose bleed could be caused by rhinitis, sinusitis, a fungal infection, trauma, a foreign body, head trauma, or a tumor of the nasal passage. I would apply gentle pressure to see if that stops the bleeding, and if it does, then I would wait to have him seen by a vet until the morning. If you cannot stop the bleeding, or it becomes excessive, then I would take him into a vet right away. I see you live in Austin, Texas. The Emergency Animal Hospital of Northwest Austin (512-331-6121) and the Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (512-343-2837) are both open 24 hours, so I would take Shadow into one of these clinics to be seen.

Lexus really needs to go see a vet as soon as possible. A long term nose bleed is a medical emergency. My main concerns would be exposure to toxin that might affect his ability to clot his blood. This could be rat poison or another toxin. However a foreign object up his nose, trauma and infection can cause bleeding too. He needs to have blood work to detect if he is clotting his blood and make sure his platelet number is normal. If he will let you apply pressure to his nose and maybe even ice to the bride of the nose to slow the bleeding until you get him into a vet.

Your dog may have rubbed it raw, under the couch or through the fence maybe? I suggest washing the area gently with antibacterial soap and water. Apply a warm washcloth 2-3 times a day for five minutes at a time to help keep it clean and draining. After washing and the compress, dry thoroughly and apply a dab of antibiotic ointment that **does NOT** contain hydrocortisone to the wound. Steroids will slow healing. An OTC triple antibiotic ointment will suffice. Rub it in well and don't leave any excess for your pet to lick off. If it does not show signs of healing or if your dog develops a fever, loses his appetite, starts vomiting or has diarrhea have him seen by your veterinarian right away. Potential cause may include allergies, infection, automimmune disease or even cancer. An e-collar (cone) may be used to prevent rubbing or pawing.