Bleeding and Bruising in Dogs

If your dog excretes blood through the urine or stool, feels weak with a faster heart and respiratory rate, has pale gums, vomits, has fever and abdominal pain, then he could have ‘autoimmune hemolytic anemia.’

For an accurate diagnosis you need to put your dog or pet through a series of blood tests that will be validated by a ‘Coombs’ test. Once diagnosed, treatments include blood transfusions and high doses of corticosteroids for a minimum of four months, or lighter doses taken through out your dog’s lifetime.

Be warned that ‘autoimmune hemolytic anemia.’ needs your full attention if your pet is to come out of it alive. It can also lead to Cushing’s or Thromboembolic disease.