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My dog has nosebleeds after sneezing but seems fine. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 17 lbs

My dog had a nose bleed around dinner time tonight and another just now but he did have a really big sneezing fit this afternoon. Both times the nosebleeds didn’t last very long, minute or two and otherwise he seems fine.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 16th, 2020

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!
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