Why does my dog have nosebleeds? Is it serious or from wasp stings?

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The lump in the mouth is an epulis, which is a benign or malignant growth on the gum. The nose bleed may not be related to the epulis, it may be a sign of other problem, like low platelet count, foreign body, polyp or mass within the nasal cavity. If the nasal bleed is severe, and has been going on for more than a few minutes, you should take Pharoah to your nearest vets as en emergency. If the bleeding has stopped now, you need to monitor your dog at home today and get him checked by your local vets tomorrow.

Nose bleeding is usually either caused by an infection called "Tick fever", a fungal infection in the nose or a tumor in the nasal cavity. you must take him to the vet in order to get it checked and treated, it is a very serious symptom and there is nothing you can do to help him at home.

I am concerned about Shalim. Sneezing blood definitely is not normal. I would have him evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible and in the meantime just keep him calm. Blood from the nose can be caused by many things including inhaling foreign material such as dried portion of plants/foxtails (if you have those in your area), tumors or infections in the nasal cavity, low blood platelets (a type of blood cell that is necessary for clotting), and high blood pressure.

If the swelling or discharge return, I would definitely recommend a vet visit. If it was just something that came today and lasted for a short time, it could be an insect bite, a small trauma, or something similarly transient.

Lexus really needs to go see a vet as soon as possible. A long term nose bleed is a medical emergency. My main concerns would be exposure to toxin that might affect his ability to clot his blood. This could be rat poison or another toxin. However a foreign object up his nose, trauma and infection can cause bleeding too. He needs to have blood work to detect if he is clotting his blood and make sure his platelet number is normal. If he will let you apply pressure to his nose and maybe even ice to the bride of the nose to slow the bleeding until you get him into a vet.

Without knowing his age isn't hard to give you an idea of what could be going on. It could be anything from cancer to an infection to something stuck in his nose. Here is some accurate information to check out: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/nose-bleeds-or-epistaxis-in-dogs -- most relevant details "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. 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." I hope that helps!

That is a really large swelling so he should be examined and treated by a vet. Your vet can do some testing to figure out the cause and then prescribe medications to treat. He may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, corticosteroid, or other medications. Please call your vet and have him examined.