Bleeding and Bruising in Dogs

One of the most widespread blood disorders amongst canines is ‘autoimmune hemolytic anemia’ when the dog’s own immune system starts attacking its own red blood cells. A pet with this malady can get weak with fever; have paler mucus membranes and a larger spleen. High doses of corticosteroids are the accepted treatment for this inherited blood disorder.

Female dogs are more susceptible to this disease than males dogs are and so are particular breeds like Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Old English sheepdogs, Poodles Dachshunds and Irish Setters.