18/01/2019
What is epistaxis?
Epistaxis is defined as acute hemorrhage from the nostril, nasal cavity, or nasopharynx. It is commonly referred to as a "nosebleed." Epistaxis in dogs can be extremely unsettling for the pert owner. Most acute or sudden nosebleeds are caused by simple trauma or by upper respiratory tract infections. Other causes of epistaxis in dogs can be more serious and require immediate treatment.
What should I do if my dog gets a nosebleed at home?
If your dog begins bleeding from the nose, you can try these simple first aid steps to try to stop the hemorrhage:
“ "Do not administer any medication to your dog unless specifically advised to do so by your veterinarian." ”
Keep your dog calm. Elevated blood pressure associated with excitement will increase the bleeding.
Place an ice pack on the bridge of the nose (on top of the muzzle). In short-faced breeds, be sure your pet can breathe around the ice pack. The cold will constrict small blood vessels, which will slow the bleeding.
Do not administer any medication to your dog unless specifically advised to do so by your veterinarian.
If these steps do not stop the bleeding or the pet is having difficulty breathing, see your veterinarian or emergency clinic at once.
Remember that a pet with a bloody nose will likely swallow a great deal of blood. This may lead to a black stool (melena) or vomit that contains blood clots (hematemesis). After an episode of epistaxis, these findings are common and do not necessarily indicate bleeding in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract......... Tob continue
