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My puppy's nose is bleeding for 12 hours. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 8 months and 14 days old

Hello my 7mos old chowchow got his nose bleeding since last night (12hours ago) and everytime he sneeze, blood splatters everywhere. I tried giving cold water to drink and cold compress on his nape and his nose bridge. I dont know what to do next.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 6th, 2017

I would have Pumba seen by a vet for this. It's not good that his nose has been bleeding for 12 hours, and it could be caused by a fungal infection, injury, respiratory disease, or foreign body. It would be best if he was seen by an ER vet or a vet on call now because his nose has been bleeding for a while. The vet can diagnose what is causing the bleeding and can treat him for it.

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