My dog has nosebleeds and snotty nose. Vet suggests MRI, but it's too costly

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For 4 months our dog has been treated for a snotty nose/ occasional loss of blood from nose. Weaning off steroids now but his panting, water and food intake match Cushings especially as his tail hair is so thin now I can see skin. He sounds like he’s trying to clear his throat of catarrh. Our vet wants refer upwards and get a MRI done but I can’t afford it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Middle photo is where granddaughter stepped into his basket after last nose bleed a week ago. Pet's info: Dog | Irish Setter | Male | unneutered

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello sorry to hear about Fletcher. The panting, eating and drinking are likely secondary to the steroid administration. Although unable to rule out cuahings unless you perform some bloodwork, it’s likely that the reason to pursue an MRI is to obtain more information about the nose bleed. If his signs resolve as he is weaned off steroids then he likely does not have cushings. However, you may still have the nose bleed and he may require either the MRI or treatment with medications for a longer time. I would follow your veterinarians recommendations on the the medications and contact him if his bleeding worsens. Hope this helps and best of luck

My dog has nosebleeds and snotty nose. Vet suggests MRI, but it's too costly

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