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Kitten fell on concrete, has nosebleed. Should I be concerned?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 13 days old

I accidentally dropped my kitten on concrete and she had a minor nose bleed. Is there anything I should be concerned about? She still hisses, which is good because her and her siblings do so all the time. She still eats well. She's about 3-5 weeks old. The fall was about 3 feet.

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Answered By Emily Fukuzato, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 7th, 2017

Hi. I'm sorry to hear about your kitten. Just watch her for any signs of continued nose bleed, decrease in appetite, lethargy, facial swelling, change in mentation, wobbly when walking. If she acts normal, is eating, drinking, interacting the same without any problems most likely she is going to be fine. Kittens are very resilient but it is always good to check when these sorts of accidents happen. Best of luck!

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    Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

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    I would be worried about a head trauma and/or swelling of the brain. I would recommend having the kitten checked out by your vet to make sure there is nothing too serious going on. If she is still walking around normally and eating and drinking these are all good signs.

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