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Inherited clotting (coagulation) disorders

A group of hereditary diseases in which a clotting factor is missing or does not work properly. The animal bleeds more than normal.

Severe🐕 Dogs

Symptoms to watch for

  • • Excessive bleeding after a wound, surgery or losing a tooth
  • • Bruises easily
  • • Bleeding from the nose or gums
  • • Blood in the urine or stools
  • • Many animals are fine until they have a bleed or surgery

Causes

Genetic diseases affecting the clotting factors (haemophilia and others). Some breeds have a known predisposition.

Diagnosis

Specific clotting tests. It is worth carrying these out before any surgery in at-risk breeds.

Treatment

There is no cure. It is managed by: avoiding drugs that affect clotting, planning surgeries with precautions, and treating bleeds (sometimes with a transfusion).

Prevention

Testing before breeding in predisposed breeds. Knowing the animal's status before operating.

When should you see the vet?

See your vet if your dog bleeds more than normal from small wounds or has bruises with no obvious cause.

Consult a vet

WetAi guides you and takes you to the vet; it does not diagnose.

Notice: this information is for general guidance and educational purposes only. It does NOT replace diagnosis or treatment by a registered veterinary surgeon. If you notice any symptoms, always consult a professional. Wallapets accepts no responsibility for the use of this information without veterinary supervision.

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