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Why is my dog on antibiotics for throat infection sneezing blood?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 13 days old

My dog is on antibiotics for throat infection but is sneezing a lot and has bloody discharge coming from his nose

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2017

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. A bloody nasal discharge may just be a part of Yoshi's infection, but I would contact the veterinarian who placed him on the antibiotics to especially apprise him if this is a new symptom. It is possible that Yoshi's infection was actually in his sinuses, not in his throat & he may need a change of antibiotics, or the addition of another medication to make him comfortable. Hopefully, he will be feeling better soon. Take care.

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