Bleeding and Bruising in Dogs

In most cases of traumatic injury the blood will eventually clot, but a pet with a clotting disorder can continue to bleed. Before going into timely and appropriate first aid and self-help tips for bleeding and bruising, let us first look at the main cause of bruising and bleeding in dogs and other pets, namely, blood disorders.

As a dog owner, you need to be well aware of the possible and sometimes lethal blood disorders that can cause bruising and bleeding in your dog or other pets. Since the blood’s most important job is to supply oxygen and nutrients to the body- while removing waste matter—blood plays a key role in the ongoing health of your pet, including the repair of tissue and as protection against infections.

Bruising and bleeding in dogs is also caused by-

• Blood disorders like clotting problems
• Blood-related cancers
• Poisoning
• A low platelet red cell or white-cell count