Internal haemorrhage

Internal haemorrhage in a 3-year-old mixed breed bitch. On opening the abdominal cavity, abundant haemoperitoneum is evident. After removal of the blood, a large clot was found adherent to the right ovarian pedicle. This animal had been subjected to ovariohysterectomy a few days prior. The loosening of the sutures (and consequent internal haemorrhage) constitutes a possible complication of this type of surgical intervention.