Kitten head injury: nosebleed, swollen nose, sneezing. Vet needed?

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My kitten had something heavy fall on his head and his nose started bleeding after that for around half a minute. Then he started shaking his head and was lazy and slept for a while but then a bit later he got up and started walking and playing agian and acting normal other than he keeps sneezing and sneezing. His nose is round and from the front it looks larger than normal. Do I need to bring him to the vet for this? And what could be wrong? He is showing no other symptoms other than those. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 8 days old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Sebastian! You are describing head trauma. It sounds like he was hit hard enough in the head and face to have concussion symptoms. He may have fractured bones in his face or nasal sinuses. The blood indicates trauma to his nose which you are seeing by the swelling. This could be inflammation or something is broken. Sneezing is a normal response to inflammation/pain/irritation in the nasal cavity or sinuses. If the bleeding continues, he acts abnormal or extra sleepy, wont' eat or play then he needs a Vet exam. Otherwise you can watch the swelling and sneezing. If there is no improvement by Monday in the swelling he should be seen. I wish Sebastian the best!

Kitten head injury: nosebleed, swollen nose, sneezing. Vet needed?

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