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My senior dog with Addison's is sneezing and bleeding. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

12 year old dog sneezes several times and bleeds from the mouth.Not a lot. She does have Addisons disease and is on prednisone

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 27th, 2017

Have your vet take a look at her to determine the cause. She could have an infection, especially since she is on prednisone, and need an antibiotic to treat. She could also have dental disease and your vet can do an oral examination to evaluate her teeth.

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