My kitten has a URI and her nose is bleeding. Should I worry?

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My kitten I think has an upper respiratory infection and she started having light yellow discharge from her nose today and now after running around for a bit her nose started bleeding. Is it a cause of major concern or could it just be from running around to much while being sick? Would appreciate some feedback as soon as possible. Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 months and 16 days old | 10 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If Mimi is still fighting a respiratory infection, the blood coming from the nose could be due to what we call rhinitis (inflammation of the sinuses / mucous membranes of the nose). This is common in unresolved upper respiratory infections. If you are only seeing a small amount and the blood is not profuse, you should be ok to wait until this week to have Mimi seen. If she is showing more blood and the amount if profuse, she needs to be seen immediately by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My kitten has a URI and her nose is bleeding. Should I worry?

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