GreyStella Posted June 25, 2020 Posted June 25, 2020 Stella just fell out of the car and had a huge bruise! Should she see a vet??😳😳😳 I can't upload a pic but its 6.5 x 3.25 inches. Quote
KF_in_Georgia Posted June 25, 2020 Posted June 25, 2020 Take a picture of the bruise. Mark the edges of the bruise with a Sharpie marker. Watch the bruise overnight to see if the bruise continues to spread. If it does, then yes: Stella needs a vet--maybe the ER. If the bruise stays about the same size, call her vet tomorrow, email them the original photo and a new photo that shows how the bruise has grown, and see what they think. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006)
GreyStella Posted June 25, 2020 Author Posted June 25, 2020 Ok thanks. I have a pic of when I first noticed, and when I took the measurements. I will measure again in the morning and I have marked the edges. She seems fine, but greyhounds always do. I will call her vet in the morning. Thanks! ❤ Quote
GreyStella Posted June 25, 2020 Author Posted June 25, 2020 Today the bruise is only a little bit bigger on one side. Her vet did not think it was an emergency and I can wait and see. Her behavior is fine, she jumping and stretching and doesn't seem to even notice it, so I will keep an eye on her. Quote
greysmom Posted June 25, 2020 Posted June 25, 2020 Sounds like she's going to be fine then. The biggest problem is when they have a coagulation issue and the bleeding continues under the skin. This can be a definite emergency situation. Thank goodness this didn't happen for you. Arnica can help with bruising, along with hot/cold packs a couple times a day. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly
GreyStella Posted June 26, 2020 Author Posted June 26, 2020 Ok thank you!! I called her vet today and they said if she's acting normal then she should be fine. It's a bit bigger but not by much, I don't think. She doesn't seem bothered by it and she's still hoping on the couch and doing her up and down stretches. Quote
GreyStella Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 I'm happy to report that Stella's bruise is fading quickly and the darkest parts are getting much lighter! Thank you for all the great advice!!!! Quote
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