Michelle Melsom Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hes had them almost since he got him obviously not when we picked him or we wouldnt have gotten him but they are not frequent and happen maybe once or at most twice a month. They are usually not alot of blood which led me to beleive maybe he just had a dry nose but today my brothers txt me in a panic saying he woke up and his dog was in a little pool of blood. I asked him if it was still bleeding he said no and I told him if it starts again to put an icepack on it. he hasnt txt me back so far but Ive asked him if the nose is swollen or if his dogs face looks different in any way. He says hes acting happy go lucky as usual. I told him to call the vet asap (ive been telling him all along to get his dog to the vet) I am not familiar with gsd's but is there something in the breed that can lead to nosebleeds? he is "purebred" apparently but without papers. any ideas? or..something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Oh yes also it is only 4 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charley Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Not an expert on this sort of thing but don't think nosebleeds are ever a good sign - I'd call your vets and if need be take him in. If he is from a reputable breeders you should be able to contact them and get their advice. Wish your bro good luck and hope his GSD gets better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greywolfess Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 not sure on this one tbh ,but like previous post a trip to the vet just to be sure its nothing serious ,sorry cant be of any further help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I would say he needs to see a vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I would guess some kind of infection or weak blood vessel! A nose bleed in a dog is never a good sign - Vets asap!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 i would also echo that he needs to see a vet - nosebleeds do NOT sound good n ive never heard them to be common with any breed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpups Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 No I've never heard of it in gsd I've had gsd since I was young and never had one with a nose bleed I would get your brother to take it to the vets asap. Good luck shepherd pup and gsd hugs from hollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 poor pup - no it doesn't sound good - the vet may well want to sedate and insert a camera in the nasal cavity to get a better look and maybe take some biopsy's - make sure he's insured too! Really hope things pick up xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan J P Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 aww poor puppy,he really needs checking out asap. i really dont mean to scare you or your brother ,but,my friends gsd had frequent nose bleeds and it was a tumour on saying that he was an old boy and your brother's is only a tiny pup so hopefully it wont be that serious but please get him to get him checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtine Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 It could be a tick-borne disease. I hope the pup gets checked out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Ye he called the vet they said since he can't afford it just to keep and eye on him for being lethargic at all which hes not so I told him to make an appointment for Saturday becasue he gets paid friday and works tomorrow and Friday. And he did not get him from a reputable breeder he was impatient and found him in the paper :/ despite all my warnings anyways Im making him take him to the vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Make sure that you do! Maybe your brother could get him insured, will probably save him money in the long run ^_^ all the best for the GSD, Hopefully its something very minor =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Good that he's going to the vet...while there's a chance that it COULD be nothing, there's a bigger chance that its an infection of some sort, tumor, or well it could be worse...I dislike doctors in general...but I'm a worry wart about my kidlets and the dogs so they see the doc when there's something wrong...or there's at least a phone call in for advise. In the case of things being majorly wrong things don't generally get better on their own...Your brother may really want to consider getting the pup insurance as others have said. With medical issues...if you ignore it it won't always just go away. Sometimes that will make it worse. Good on you for making your brother take pup in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 keep us posted, hope hes ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 keep us posted, hope hes ok I shall ^.^ yeah Ill throw a pet insurance pamphlet at him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 So he says he is for sure taking him in on Saturday around the same time my puppy is going for his shots and microchipping. So I can help him explain stuff I guess lol ? at least he is going I told him to get pet insurance as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtine Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Please tell him not to have the pup vaccinated if it's sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Please tell him not to have the pup vaccinated if it's sick. Oh hes not getting the shots I am for my dog I told him to wait until the nose issue is delt with before he worrys about shots. Especially when messing with the immune system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtine Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 That's good to hear. I hope your brother's GSD feels better soon The puppy in your avatar is very cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 That's good to hear. I hope your brother's GSD feels better soon The puppy in your avatar is very cute! Mee too his dog is great and its HUGE! and thank you ^.^ That is my little Marius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 None of Our GSD's have ever had a nosebleed. Would consult with a vet just to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 So my brother took his dog to the Vet today ( same time as I was there lol) and they said its not anything serious, they are checking him for hemophelia which is common in the breed but they also think it might be from teething? I dont remember how they explained that exactally hes supposed to watch him closley but they said he really does not have anything to worry about at the moment they said hes super healthy and a good looking dog hes 47 freeking lbs at 4 1/2 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtine Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Good to hear the vet gave him a clean bill of health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 fab news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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