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In Association with Vet Help Direct - an interactive website designed and run by qualified vets. Step-by-step questions help you to decide if you need to take your pet to the vets, and if so how urgently. If your dog isn't insured yet, find out what vets recommend you look into when choosing a policy. There is a directory of pet insurers so that you can then find the best policy for you and your dog. If you aren't already registered with a vet in your area there is a directory of local vet practices. Visit www.vethelpdirect.com

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Ask The Vet - Q&A Question My dog Teddy has had a nose bleed for a few days off and on. I can get it to stop for a while and then it will start up again. The blood is really bright red. He is 5 years old a mix of retriever, shepard, and chow. He is still eating normally, but acting just a little lethargic. Kim Mansfield - Elizabeth/CO, USA Answering questions: Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS from Vet Help Direct Answer Hi Kim, Nose bleeds are not as common in dogs as they are in humans and I am concerned that Teddy may have an underlying problem. It is very important that you take him to the vets to get him checked out. 'Trauma' to the nose can cause nose bleeds but, if this was the cause of Teddy’s problems, I would have expected the bleeding to have stopped by now. Most nose bleeds are caused by problems within the nose itself, but other general health problems such as high blood pressure and blood clotting disorders can also be responsible. You should get Teddy to the vets as soon as you can. Until the appointment keep him under close observation. If the bleeding starts again keep him calm and still and encourage him to lower his nose so that he doesn’t choke. If the blood is coming out any more than just a few drops at a time, or if the bleeding does not stop after 5 minutes you should contact your vet urgently whatever time of the day or night. Kind regards, Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS www.vethelpdirect.com  © D for Dog www.dfordog.com Back to Questions Previous Next   Only one question per week will be answered. Unanswered questions will be retained and may be selected at a later date at the vet's discretion. Disclaimer: 'Ask The Vet' is not intended to be used for as a substitute for visiting your vet. If your dog is showing any sign of poor health or discomfort please contact your own veterinary surgeon. If you are not sure how urgent the condition is use www.vethelpdirect.com to help you decide. Any opinions given in the answers to these questions are Ms Samuel's, they may not necessarily reflect the views of the veterinary profession in general or any other individual veterinary surgeon.   Mollelast Cohesive Bandage First Aid Kit Digital Thermometer Vetbed Flectabed Thermal Bedding

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