My dog's nose was cut and bled after a cat attack. Is a vet needed?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 14 days old | 30 lbs
Dog attacked by neighbors cat, not sure if wild or housecat? Cut on nose, bled for about 10 minutes. Should I be worried
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Published on July 12th, 2018
Even though a picture would help to understand better the severity of it, this cut could get infected (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any scratching. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on June 30th, 2019
The cut seems fairly superficial and the skin seems healthy at this stage. Soon the bleeding should stop completely. Disinfection can be continued at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any scratching (if any). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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