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Jim Bob Cooter - Working Class Hero of the NFC North!
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Yeah I am still up for a few more minutes. I was actually googling some cat stuff since I had to think there was a reason a cats nose bleeds.
QuoteEpistaxis is defined as acute hemorrhage from the nostril, nasal cavity, or nasopharynx. It is commonly referred to as a "nosebleed." Epistaxis in cats can be extremely unsettling for the pet owner. Most acute or sudden nosebleeds are caused by simple trauma or by upper respiratory tract infections. Other causes of epistaxis in cats can be more serious and require immediate treatment.
It could be due to the upper respitory infection she had. Let us hope so.
Quote- Keep your cat calm. Elevated blood pressure associated with excitement will increase the bleeding.
- 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.
- Do not administer any medication to your cat unless specifically advised to do so by your veterinarian.
If these steps do not stop the bleeding or your cat 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 Colts (hematemesis). After an episode of epistaxis, these findings are common and do not necessarily indicate bleeding in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Best of luck to the little angel and to you. I will check back tomorrow night. If she isn't better in a day or so I would consider going to a vet.
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