My dog bit its tongue and it won't stop bleeding. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My dog bite its tongue and now it's a red dot that continues to bleed
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Published on September 8th, 2016
There isn't much that can be done with some bleeding from the tongue, this is just something that you will have to wait patiently until the bleeding stops, it usually does within the hour. If the bleeding is severe and doesn't' seem to stop, then I would advise to take your dog to the vet so they can sedate him and sop the bleeding.
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Tongues have the tendency to bleed quite a lot. And applying pressure or a cold compress to the tongue willingly in a pet is problematic in most cases. You can try for about 5-10 minutes if your pet will let you. Otherwise, I would recommend taking your pet to your veterinarian if this has bled for more than 20 minutes continuously. Your pet may require a mild sedative and cautery equipment to finally get control of the bleed.
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Published on June 30th, 2017
It is good that the bleeding has stopped. Tongue cuts can bleed profusely and continuously when they are deep. However as long as the bleeding has subsided and doesn't start again Rocky should be fine. Continue to monitor him for the next few hours for any start up bleeding. If you do notice any profuse bleeding then you can try a cold compress on the tongue for a few minutes if he will allow. If not then a vet visit may be needed. However, if all goes well it is good to know that tongues are very vascular tongue is that it so heals fairly quickly. Give it a couple of days to heal. Take care of Mr. Rocky and be careful of those plastic frisbee's in the future.
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Published on July 29th, 2019
Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Amber. That's very concerning she has been bleeding for two days and you can't stop the bleeding. I think she needs to see a vet now, please take her into one immediately. Best of luck.
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