Can gently poking my dog's belly really cause internal bleeding?

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Can poking my dog stomach cause internal bleeding? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 13 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Typically no this cannot cause internal bleeding. It would take a severe blunt forced traumatic event (stabbing, hit by car, falling off high surface, etc) to cause internal bleeding in a pet. However, with that said I wouldn't push your luck and just start poking your pets belly just for the sake of doing so.

Can gently poking my dog's belly really cause internal bleeding?

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