Hemorrhage of the Lung in Dogs Pulmonary Contusions in Dogs
Pulmonary contusion, or a hemorrhage of the lung, occurs when
the dog's lung is torn and/or crushed during direct trauma to
the chest, thus impeding the dog's ability to breath and pass
arterial blood to a capillary bed in synchrony. Dogs suffering
from capillary damage may also develop pulmonary fluid in the
lungs, as well as hemorrhage. Pulmonary contusion occurs in both
dogs and cats and there is no specific breed, age, or gender
predilection. If you would like to learn more about how this
disease affects cats, please visit this page in the PetMD health
library. Symptoms and Types You will need to give a thorough
history of your dog's health, onset of symptoms, and possible
incidents that might have precipitated/preceded this condition.
Your veterinarian will then perform a thorough physical exam on
your dog, including blood tests, a urinalysis, and chest X-rays.
If there are rib fractures, for example, they will show up on
X-ray. He or she will a