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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 20, 2024 11:50:17 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2024-01-19-vwd-blood-clotting-disorder-in-dogsStory at-a-glance Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited blood clotting disorder in dogs and is the result of an insufficient amount of von Willebrand factor, a plasma protein that helps blood to clot; VWD can result in excessive, serious bleeding from even a minor skin wound There are three types of von Willebrand's: the most common is Type 1, which is the mildest form of the disorder; Types 2 and 3 are much more serious Symptoms of the disease include bleeding from the mouth or nose, bleeding in the digestive tract, blood in the urine, anemia, and excessive bleeding that accompanies everything from loss of baby teeth to major surgery Diagnosis of von Willebrand's disease is done through blood and bleeding time tests, as well as a DNA test that identifies symptomatic dogs and those who are carrying the disease but haven't yet shown symptoms Caring for a dog with VWD involves managing the disease and its symptoms; the goal is to control bleeding, reduce the number of bleeding events, and correct any underlying conditions that might be contributors to the disorder My notes: What a sad disease! Humans & dogs can have it. None of us humans nor dogs have had it. What do you know of it? Have any of your dogs been treated? How has it affected their lifestyle?
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Post by Bob on Jan 24, 2024 19:33:32 GMT -5
Never heard of this disease. For animals and for people.
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