Hi, I am so sorry about your dog's problem. I did a search and found the following:

"You will likely be able to control mild bleeding yourself by applying prolonged pressure. In other circumstances, veterinary care such as cautery or sutures may be required. Severe bleeding episodes are treated by administering a source of von Willebrand factor through a transfusion. If your dog requires surgery, your veterinarian may recommend a transfusion pre-operatively as a precaution, depending on the severity of the bleeding disorder, and the type of surgery."

Below is the website I copied the info from, I hope your vet will be able to help your dog.

Here is a link that might be useful: von Willebrands

Thanks for the link. The Vet did discuss this with us but
the transfusion with only last a few weeks and can run
thousands of dollars. It seems like we are hitting a brick
wall which ever way we turn. I feel so bad for her. Thanks.

Clubm, I'm sorry your poor dog has to deal with this, and you, too.

My SIL has von Willebrands. When she had her babies, they gave her Desmopressin, which is a drug usually prescribed to help prevent bedwetting. But it also does something to help stop the bleeding. I have no idea if this drug is safe for dogs, however. If it were, it seems likely that your vet would know about it. But since it seems as if you are at the point where you are leaving no stone unturned, I thought I would mention it.

I hope all goes well and somehow the bleeding is stopped. This must be so hard on you.

I googled Desmopressin and what I read the drug has an
effect for 8 to 12 hours that's all. So I would think
she would start bleeding again. I will mention to the
Vet tomorrow. He is off today..........He said to
call him Tuesday to let him know how she is doing.
Thanks

gardenweb's spam filter won't let me post the email address, but google Special Needs Dobermans.

They know *everything* about Dobes, & they're completely devoted to them.

I wish you the best.

Is this it?

Here is a link that might be useful: special needs dobermans

Thanks for the link. I did e-mail them tonight. What a
wonderful caring organization.

Sorry posted to the wrong thread. There is something they do before surgery on affected dogs, I'm thinking vitamin k injections to help increase clotting but I'm not sure

Lisa

Just an update. I received an application from Special
Needs for Doberman's today. Unfortunately my Dobie is
getting weaker and hasn't eaten anything as of yet for
today. I also think her kidneys are shutting down. Urine
ia turning dark. I'm finding it so hard to let go and I
know I have to for her sake. It's just very difficult.
Thanks for all your help.

Just an update my Doberman named Delhia. She passed away last night. She was 8 yrs old with a bleeding disorder.
We tried to do what we could for her. I miss her so much.
My house is empty without her. Does anyone who has lost a pet help me thur this. Thanks,Marilyn

I'm so sorry for your loss clubm.