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My dog's nose is bleeding. Is it Ehrlichiosis? What are treatments?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old

So I noticed that my dogs nose has been bleeding at first I thought it was that some one hit him so I kept him inside however I notice the bleeding through his nose started again so I immediately went online to check out what check out what could be the cause and through observation I came to the realisation that it was canine Ehrlichiosis as he also had spots on his under belly like similar symptom pictures and he has been having problems with ticks as well, what are the treatment options

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Answered By Britni Miller, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 3rd, 2017

There can be many causes of a bloody nose in a dog including infection (viral, bacterial, fungal), neoplasia, trauma, etc. If you suspect Ente has Ehrlichiosis he should see a veterinarian to be examined, have a blood test to confirm that he has it, and then be put on antibiotics. Ehrlichiosis is a bacterium that is transferred via tick bites and there is no other treatment other than antibiotics. The diagnosis needs to be confirmed so that he is put on appropriate antibiotics and because it needs to be established that this is the cause of his bloody nose.

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    Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

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    I'm sorry up hear Entr is having issues. Bleeding from the nose can have multiple causes, including tick borne disease, clotting diseases (infectious or autoimmune), foreign material, toxin ingestion or a growth. I would recommend he be evaluated by his regular veterinarian as soon as possible, have any necessary testing done (bloodwork, X-rays) and determine the underlying cause for his bleeding so he can get started on treatment. If it is ehrlichia he would need to start antibiotics right away. Good luck!

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