[Updated 15th April 2024] Delayed Postoperative Hemorrhage (DEPOH) Presentation Unexpected or excessive bleeding a few hours to a few days AFTER surgery or minor trauma. Dogs with DEPOH form normal blood clots, but the clots break down prematurely. Bleeding may appear as peri-incisional bruising, seeping from the incision, and/or internal bleeding from cut tissues, which … Continue reading Information for veterinarians