Prevalence of Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy in Acutely Traumatized Dogs and Association with Clinical and Laboratory Parameters at Presentation.

 Acute traumatic coagulopathy is more common in traumatized dogs than previously reported. Acute traumatic coagulopathy was associated with acidosis, Animal trauma triage score, time after trauma and higher transfusion needs. Coagulation abnormalities include ex-tem CT and CFT prolongations and decreased clot strength.