Hemoabdomen or Hemothorax refers to bleeding into body cavities. Common causes include ruptured tumors (Hemangiosarcoma), trauma (car accident), or rodenticide (rat poison) toxicity.
This condition requires veterinary attention.
If your animal shows the Key or Common signs listed, please visit a clinic immediately. This is a life-threatening emergency.
Report Case / Get HelpTrauma or Cancer based. Not contagious.
Weakness, collapse, pale gums, distended abdomen. Shock sets in rapidly as blood volume drops.
Ultrasound confirms free fluid. A tap (abdominocentesis) confirms the fluid is non-clotting blood.
Stabilization with fluids/blood transfusion. Emergency surgery if caused by a ruptured spleen/tumor. Vitamin K if caused by rat poison.
Keep pets safe from trauma and poisons. Regular senior ultrasounds can catch tumors early.
Poor for ruptured tumors. Good for trauma/toxin if treated immediately in time.
Medical DisclaimerThis information is for education only and does not replace examination, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified veterinarian.