Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | 50 lbs
Why does my 14 year old pittbull (female) have a big bruise on her stomach?
1 Answer
Published on April 20th, 2020
It sounds like an ecchymosis (basically a bruise under the skin) which is abnormal. Typically this indicates an autoimmune disorder called IMT (see link below) which can be very serious if left untreated. I suggest you take her to your vet tomorrow so they can examine her and do some blood testing. It is hard for me to say for sure that this is what she has without examining her myself. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951884
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