My dog's blue/red stomach bruise: seems fine, but is it dangerous?

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My dog seems to have a large bruise on its stomach which is blue and red. Many sites have said that this is dangerous. She is in no pain at the moment and seems to be fine. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It's hard to tell from the pictures, but it looks like there might be a small puncture near the bruised area? This would mean that Rosie was bitten on the abdomen. These types of injuries could be associated with internal damage, and should warrant immediate veterinary care. If there is no wound, then I would still be concerned about the sudden appearance of a bruise. Bruises can form if there is a bleeding or clotting issue or internal bleeding.

My dog's blue/red stomach bruise: seems fine, but is it dangerous?

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