My cat has dried blood in her nostril. Is it serious? When to see vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 years and 7 months old | 10.6 lbs
My cat has had dried blood accumulate in her right nostril for the past few weeks. Is this serious?
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Published on June 3rd, 2017
Poor Princess! This could be due to an infection such as a respiratory infection, or it could be due to a mass in her nasal cavity, such as a tumor or foreign body. Given this has been going on for a couple of weeks, I would have her seen by a vet as soon as possible for a physical exam, blood tests, urinalysis, and x-rays. The vet may also want to look up her nose with a scope to see if there is a mass. Once a cause of the blood is found, the vet can discuss treatment options with you.
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This could be due to an injury or it could suggest an infection or even a mass in her nasal passage. You should have her checked out by a veterinarian as soon as possible to determine what is going on and to obtain necessary treatment.
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Published on May 14th, 2019
Hello, thank you for your question. Her symptoms are consistent with a viral upper respiratory infection, which is not uncommon in cats. It is often associated with recent stress. In general these types of infections pass without any further treatment. However, if you notice that she develops any colored nasal discharge or loses her appetite it is possible that she may be developing a secondary bacterial infection. If you notice these symptoms I would recommend having her seen by your veterinarian. Hope this helps!
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