My dog has a blood clot in her leg. Will she recover on thinners?

It is not possible to say whether that was a misdiagnosis without a hands on exam of your dog. It is possible that your dog had a blood clot that caused the sudden lameness. You will need to monitor your dog closely, as such clots can move within the blood vessels and cause further damage. At the first sign of breathing trouble, lameness or obvious pain, your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian. Treatment depends on severity and extent of the damage. You may also want to consult with your regular veterinarian whether he recommends an ultrasound of the heart (heart disease often is a source of an embolus/blood clot) and whether it may make sense to put your dog on some anticoagulation medicine.

These are all good signs of improvement of blood flow and movement! Encourage her to gradually use the leg as much as possible and discuss with your veterinarian possible physiotherapy exercise (if she tolerates it) to speed up recovery. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Clotting problems are relatively common following splenic surgery, but it is certainly unusual to see a stroke. Her prognosis really depends on her neurologic status now and what her brain looks like on an MRI (assuming the stroke occurred in her brain). You can ask about referral to a neurologist for an MRI. Otherwise only time can tell, and some brain injuries can take several months before improvement is seen.

I am so sorry to hear that your pet Bambi experiencing some severe signs of colitis. It sounds like your poop pup has maybe contracted parvovirus. If your vet has not already tested for this then they should. If she does have parvovirus, then this would explain why her symptoms are so severe and why she hasn't recovered as easily. In fact, parvovirus pets have about an 80% survival rate if treated in the hospital, and less than 60% survival rate if treated at home. It sounds like your vet is treating with everything possible and hoping that Bambi turns around. Here is some more information on this condition in pets so that you know what to expect https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951463 IF she does not have parovivurs, then I would highly recommend having x-rays done of her belly to look for evidence of a foreign body, as well as bloodwork analysis to get a good overall picture of her current health status. Best wishes with your pet Bambi moving forward and I hope that she is able to make a full and speedy recovery soon! Take care.

Hello. If you follow all instructions from the surgeon & there are no unforeseen complications, then Sophie should have a complete recovery. She will be uncomfortable for awhile, but she is young & young bones heal very quickly. She will probably need to take things easy for 6-8 weeks, but if the break did not penetrate the skin nor involve any joints or growth plates, she should do great. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. I am so sorry about Storm's passing. Blood clots can take hours to days to form. When a clot breaks off, it is called an embolis & it can travel in a blood vessel until it lodges somewhere. If the clot shuts off blood flow to a vital area, the area will die possibly resulting in the death of the patient. Death can be fast, or protracted, depending on how long the tissues take to die & how widespread the damage is. Clots can form anywhere & for various reasons & depending on where that is, can result is an embolism in the lungs, heart or brain. It is hard to say if this is painful, but in people, blood clots in the heart ( heart attacks ) are very painful. Clots in the brain are not. It might take special techniques & staining to identify this damage in a body. Unless this was a massive clot, it is possible this would not be seen in a basic postmortem. I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi, I am sorry to hear of Hugo's problem. i think what you are referring to is a blood clot which is making his back legs useless. Unfortunately, this is a very serious condition and cannot be surgically fixed. It is also very painful, so euthanasia is an option most people choose. Some cats can recover from this with blood thinners but are prone to it happening again. Please discuss your options with your vet, as he or she will be the best one to guide your through Hugo's diagnosis. Again, I am sorry to hear of his problem and wish you the best of luck.