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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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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

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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    Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

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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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