Dog was bleeding to much during surgery to be fixed. Anyone my know why?

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I took my dog to the animal protection agency to be "fixed".  When i went to get her this afternoon they told me that at the beginning of the surgery, after they made the first cut on the top layer of skin, she started bleeding excessivly and they had to stop and stitch her up in fear she would have bleed to death during.  They were at awe of what could make her bleed like that.  She does have a bad ear infection which they gave me meds for.  Has anyone had an experience with this.  Will she be able to be fixed?  help would be appricated.

Vet_Techie_Girl · Accepted Answer

A low platelet count could acount for the excessive bleeding. Since she had an ear infection her body is working to heal from that, so it really wasn't a good idea to try to have her fixed while she was sick. If you would have taken her to a vet to have her fixed, they would have performed pre-anesthetic testing before the surgery. They would have done a CBC (complete blood count) among other tests, and could have told you what the problem was. Take her to the vet and get her blood count checked and get her a wellness exam. While you are there ask the vet if she will still be able to be spayed.

? · Answer

Most vets make you sign forms b/f operating.
For blood work, pain meds given & etc.
Maybe your APAgency doesn't do this.
I have heard of this happening b/f, but the dog bled to death. A ear infection didn't cause this!!!!
It might cost alittle more to have her fixed, but carry her to a vet & talk w/him on this. Good Luck.

mustanglynnie · Answer

You should have blood tests run by your regular vet for Von Willebrands & other types of hemophila.

Anonymous · Answer

Low platelets.

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Dog was bleeding to much during surgery to be fixed. Anyone my know why?

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