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Why is my dog sneezing blood? What are the causes and what to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 3 years and 2 months old | 28 lbs

When she sneezing it has a blood why is that happening?

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on April 27th, 2020

Sneezing blood is always a concerning sign. It could be related to a serious infection in the nose, bad allergy, it could be due to a foreign material in the nose, nasal polyp, low platelet count or even a mass in the nose. If Febie is frequently sneezing with blood, you should take her to your local vets as soon as possible.

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 9th, 2020

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bravo. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian today. Nose bleeds are typically serious in dogs. He could have a severe upper respiratory tract infection. If this is not the case, a foreign object could be in the nose, he could have a fungal infection or even a mass in his nasal cavity. Other times, bleeding can result from a skin condition where the nose loses its pigment and cracks. Finally, a bleeding disorder can cause bleeding. I hope this information helps!

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on March 18th, 2017

    Oh dear! Poor Snoopy - I'm sorry to hear that he's having this problem. Sneezing blood is very concerning, as nosebleeds are not common in dogs. Most often, sneezing blood or bloody discharge from the nose is caused by a nasal foreign body or a nasal tumor, although it can also be caused by a very severe infection or even a systemic bleeding disorder in some cases. Regardless, the blood is a sign that something is seriously wrong, so I would definitely recommend taking him to the vet for an exam as soon as possible.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 29th, 2019

    Poor Ralph! He could have a severe upper respiratory infection, a foreign body, or a fungal infection causing the sneezing and bleeding. It could also be something quite serious such as rat poison ingestion causing the bleeding. I think he needs to see a vet now, so I strongly urge you to take him into one immediately. Best of luck.

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