29/05/2025
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๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ: ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฌ (๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฑ๐ข๐ฌ) ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฌ
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฑ๐ข๐ฌ?
Epistaxis is characterized as acute hemorrhage from the nostril, nasal cavity, or nasopharynx, which is the upper section of the throat located behind the nose, above the soft palate, and posterior to the nasal passages. It is commonly referred to as a nosebleed. For the pet owner, epistaxis in dogs can be very upsetting. The majority of abrupt or severe nosebleeds are brought on by upper respiratory tract illnesses or minor trauma. There are more serious reasons of epistaxis in dogs that need to be treated right away.
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ โ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ?
Epistaxis in dogs can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions. The most common causes of nosebleeds in dogs are trauma and nasal tumors.
Other serious conditions that can cause epistaxis include:
๐Dental disease
๐High blood pressure
๐Clotting or bleeding disorders
๐Foreign body
๐Inflammation
๐Infectionโbacterial or fungal
๐Liver failure
๐Poison ingestion
๐Drug reaction
๐Unintentional ingestion of human medications such as NSAIDs (
๐Tick-borne diseases
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ ๐๐จ ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ โ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ?
Before contacting a veterinarian, you can use basic first aid methods at home if your dog has a minor nosebleed. However, you should immediately take your dog to the closest emergency room or to their veterinarian if they are bleeding heavily from the nose.
๐๐ญ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ: It's critical that you and your dog maintain as much calm as possible because enthusiasm could worsen the bleeding. Since dogs often react to our energy and emotions, you may help them feel less anxious by maintaining your own calmness. Additionally, anxiety might raise blood pressure, which could make the bleeding worse.
๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ค: If your dog is able to handle it, you can place an ice pack on the bridge of their nose, which is located at the top of their snout. The bleeding can be slowed down by the cold's tendency to constrict blood vessels.
๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ : In order to help your veterinarian identify the underlying reason, pay attention to whether the blood is coming from one or both nostrils.
๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Unless a veterinarian instructs you to do so, avoid giving your dog any drugs, nasal sprays, or saline solutions in the nose.
๐๐๐๐ค ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ: See your veterinarian as soon as possible, or transport your dog to the closest veterinary emergency room for a checkup.
If these steps do not stop the bleeding or the pet is having difficulty breathing, see your veterinarian or go to your emergency clinic at once.
๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฌ
Your veterinarian will conduct a thorough physical examination and do certain diagnostic tests to identify the underlying cause of your dog's nosebleed. Your veterinarian will ask you about your dog's recent activities and medical history, including any recent medications and any trauma the dog may have had.
Your veterinarian may start treatment right away to help in your dog's recovery if they identify the underlying cause of the nosebleed. If the problem is chronic, especially if there was trauma, surgical cauterization may be performed under certain circumstances.
Antibiotics and antifungal drugs are prescribed in cases of infection. Medication may need to be injected directly into your dog's nasal passages for certain fungal infections. Doxycycline and other medications are usually administered if your dog is diagnosed with a tick-borne illness.
If your dog was exposed to or ingested rat poison, treatment would include vitamin K therapy and hospitalization for IV fluids, plasma and/or blood transfusions, and supportive care such as oxygen therapy. Anemia and clotting disorders are often treated with blood and/or plasma transfusions as well. Sometimes, steroid medications such as prednisone are used to help boost the immune system.
If your dog has high blood pressure, medications can be started while your veterinarian investigates potential causes, such as kidney disease. If your dog has a nasal tumor, the treatment plan might include radiation, surgery, and/or chemotherapy protocols.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ?
The prognosis is based on the specific cause of epistaxis and the health status of the pet at the time of diagnosis. Your veterinarian will provide you with detailed diagnostic and treatment plans, as well the prognosis based on your pet's condition.
Info References:
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/nose-bleeds-or-epistaxis-in-dogs
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952051
https://www.petmd.com/dog/symptoms/nosebleeds-in-dogs
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