So, it’s a hot and sunny day, around 78°F, and I gave my dog a bath. Midway through, his nose started to bleed. I stopped and applied some ice to his nose for a few seconds at a time, over about 10 minutes, and it eventually stopped. He seems to be in good spirits, eating normally, and otherwise acting like himself. I’m wondering if it’s just like with humans, where a sudden temperature change might cause a nosebleed, but reading online has me worried with all these articles suggesting serious conditions. I’d appreciate any advice. My dog is a 13-year-old Labrador, and besides a few benign tumors due to age, he’s perfectly healthy. His last blood work and urine test from about three months ago came out absolutely normal.
Can you see any growths inside his nose?
Hayden said:
Can you see any growths inside his nose?
Just checked, both nostrils look fine and are the same size. I used a flashlight, and there’s nothing unusual inside—no redness or any more blood.
Honestly, it could be anything minor like allergies, a raw nose, or maybe a scab that the bath dislodged. I just wanted to mention a few benign possibilities to counterbalance all those alarming online articles. If it becomes a regular thing, definitely consult your vet, but otherwise, you could treat it like you would a child with a random nosebleed. Sometimes, it just happens.
@Crosby
Will do. For his age, he’s still super active and healthy, always running around. He’s slowed down a bit since he was younger, but he still acts like the same playful puppy.