Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nosebleeds in dogs: causes and signs from 35 cases
By Strasser, Jennifer L & Hawkins, Eleanor C·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2005·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical features of epistaxis in dogs: a retrospective study of 35 cases (1999-2002).
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Plain-English summary
A group of 35 dogs with nosebleeds (epistaxis) was examined to understand the causes and features of this condition. Some dogs had underlying systemic diseases, while others had issues within their noses, including tumors. Older dogs were more likely to have tumors, and those with nose problems often showed additional signs like facial deformities or swollen lymph nodes. The study found that dogs with nose issues had better blood cell counts compared to those with systemic diseases. Treatment would depend on the underlying cause, so it's important to consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and care.
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Abstract
Epistaxis was retrospectively evaluated in 35 dogs. Systemic disease was diagnosed in seven dogs and intranasal disease in 29. Nineteen dogs with intranasal disease had neoplasia. Dogs with neoplasia were older (mean 10.0 years) than dogs with nonneoplastic intranasal disease (mean 5.6 years). Signs persisting for >1 month occurred more often in dogs with intranasal than systemic disease. Unilateral epistaxis did not distinguish intranasal from systemic disease. Only dogs with intranasal disease had facial deformity, decreased airflow, or regional sub-mandibular lymphadenopathy. Dogs with systemic disease had a lower packed cell volume (mean 31.8%) than dogs with intranasal disease (mean 42.7%).
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