Hi:
I am new to this forum and hope that you can help me.
I took my 2 year old Yorkie to the vet yesterday for her annual checkup. She was bleeding a lot after the heartworm blood test, and this concerned the vet. The vet did another test to see if she has a clotting disorder. The results came back yesterday and she does indeed have a clotting disorder. The vet said this could be caused by liver disease. She had 2 surgeries in the past without bleeding problems, so they believe this is something that has materialized, and not something congenital.
I have researched the internet and can't seem to find any good info on clotting disorders or liver disease. The only think I find is relative to liver shunts, and Luci has NONE of the symptoms listed for that. Tomorrow she goes for a bile test and possibly an ultrasound of her liver at some point.
Has anyone had similar experiences? I was so sad yesterday when I got the news.
She's my first and only dog. The thought of her undergoing more tests and needle pricks makes me so sad, but I know it has to be done.
Any advice/info you have to offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much,
Luci's Mama