My hamster has dried blood on her nose. Is it serious or just dry air?

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My hamster had some dried blood on her nose this morning. It was very minimal, but I'm a little worried. She's behaving normally and isn't lethargic at all. Could it be due to the weather, as where we live is very dry and hot this week? This hasn't happened before. Thank you!

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Any time we see any blood we worry. Bleeding noses are usually caused by trauma in our small fur friends. Your pet may have scraped it on bedding, toys, or even the cage itself. Less commonly of course are things like bacterial infections of the nasal cavity as well as neoplasia (types of cancers). If it persists or reoccurs please see your vet immediately-otherwise just keep an eye on it and make note if you pet has any changes in behavior etc which can make it more concerning. I hope this helps.

My hamster has dried blood on her nose. Is it serious or just dry air?

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