07/10/2025
A case of canine immune mediated thrombocytopenia
The most common cause of spontaneous bleeding in dogs
The shape of these bruises in the pinna make me wonder if they've been caused by something as gentle as a pulse-oximeter
These patients require incredibly careful handling and will bleed without being provoked
No jugular blood samples
No collar walks which can lead to excess pressure on the jugular vessels, harness walk only
Pressure bandage on peripheral samples
Very careful clipping of fur for investigations
Reverse barrier nurse because we immunosuppress them
Pre-oxygenation prior to GA to help saturate the red blood cells to 100%
Common areas for bleeding, sclera of the eye, pinna of the ear, gums, abdomen, midline, armpits, groin, prepuce & v***a
They require TLC in many ways 🐾❤️
