20/07/2025
👃𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙭𝙞𝙨 𝙊𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙄𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠👃
𝙏he presence of blood coming from the nostrils in animals
𝘾an stem from various causes, including trauma, infections, tumors, and bleeding disorders.
👃𝘾𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙛 𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙭𝙞𝙨
►Trauma/Foreign Objects
►Infections: Bacterial, fungal, or viral infections can cause inflammation and bleeding in the nasal
►Rodenticide Poisoning/Toxicities
►Bleeding Disorders: Conditions like thrombocytopenia & coagulopathies
►Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) e.g In horses
👃𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙨 𝙏𝙤 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙧
►Nasal bleeding: This can range from a small trickle to a heavy flow of blood.
►Sneezing or pawing at the nose
►Dyspnoea: Difficulty breathing
►Other signs: Depending on the underly causes e.g lethargy, weakness, or changes in behavior
👃𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙨
►General Examination: 𝙋hysical exam 𝙚.𝙜 vital signs, may reveal signs of bleeding or other abnormalities.
►Endoscopy: Examining the nasal passages and sinuses with an endoscope
►Bloodwork: Testing for platelet counts, clotting factors, and liver function.
►Imaging: Radiographs (X-rays) or CT scans can help visualize tumors or other structural abnormalities.
👃𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
►Controlling Bleeding: Topical vasoconstrictors, cautery, nasal packing 𝙚𝙩𝙘
►Addressing the Underlying Cause, focus𝙞𝙣𝙜 on address 𝙞𝙩 primary caus𝙚
►Apply a Cold Compress: 𝙊n the bridge of the nose to help constrict blood vessels and slow bleeding.
►Supportive Care: Providing fluids, oxygen, and nutritional support may be necessary
Euthanasia: In severe cases
👃𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨
►Good Husbandry Practices: Maintaining a clean and safe environment
►Vaccination: Vaccinating against relevant infectious
►Toxic Plant Avoidance: Preventing access to toxic plants like bracken fern