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My dog's nose is bleeding and he's struggling to breathe. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Samoyed | Male | 2 years and 9 months old | 22.046 lbs

My dog's nose is bleeding for more than an hour and sometimes he seems to have trouble to breathe through his right nose.. What should I do now?

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on October 28th, 2017

This is not normal. I would take Sunny to a veterinarian right away. He can breathe through his mouth but that amount of bleeding is worrisome. They will examine him and look for something in the nostril, a bleeding mass or a reason for the nosebleed. They may recommend a blood panel and to check his clotting function. This could be a serious problem so please take Sunny in soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Sunny.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on September 20th, 2019

    If Buddy's nose is actively bleeding without stopping and he can't breathe it is best to seek emergency care immediately. It is possible there is something stuck in the nose causing bleeding such as a foreign body or tumor, or something causing a bleeding disorder that should be addressed right away. If your regular vet can't find the cause, meeting with a specialist is a good idea for further testing and treatment to try and get the bleeding under control.

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