Blood Health (12)
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Anemia in Pets: Why It Happens and How to Spot It
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), October 7, 2015It’s important to understand that anemia itself is not a disease — it is a sign of an underlying problem. So when your veterinarian says, “Your pet is anemic,” he or she is likely going to be… Full Article ›
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Anemia in Cats
March 21, 2014Those anemic blood suckers known as vampires might be the height of fashion (see: True Blood, Twilight), but there’s nothing stylish about the condition. Anemia is caused by the loss or… Full Article ›
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Von Willebrand Disease (Pseudohemophilia) in Dogs
February 21, 2014Von Willebrand disease (also called pseudohemophilia) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in humans and dogs. The disease rarely occurs in cats. The blood of those with this genetic… Full Article ›
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Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs
February 21, 2014The autoimmune disease lupus erythematosus is a great imitator, with a host of nonspecific signs that make it difficult to diagnose. Dogs are most at risk for the disease; it rarely occurs in… Full Article ›
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Anemia in Dogs
February 21, 2014This condition is caused by the loss or destruction of a large amount of red blood cells, which can happen in the case of internal or external bleeding caused by injury or a drug reaction, or a… Full Article ›
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Could Your Dog Be a Blood Donor?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, November 4, 2013One of the many advances I’ve seen in my 33-year veterinary career is the development of transfusion medicine for animals. In many cases, blood transfusions can serve as a lifeline until… Full Article ›
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La Anemia en Gatos
September 4, 2012La anemia en los gatos tiene muchas causas posibles, y puede variar en severidad de leve a grave. La anemia grave puede ser mortal y requiere atención veterinaria inmediata. La… Full Article ›
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Thombocytopenia in Pets
December 13, 2011Thrombocytopenia is a long, complex word with a simple explanation: not enough blood platelets. Platelets are the clotting cells in the blood. When blood doesn’t clot, bleeding happens. Excessive… Full Article ›
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Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
December 8, 2011Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT) is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys blood platelets. Without platelets, blood cannot clot effectively, leading to internal… Full Article ›
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Hemophilia A (Factor VIII Deficiency) and Hemophilia B (Factor IX Deficiency) in Dogs
December 7, 2011Hemophilia is a type of blood disorder in which the blood is unable to clot properly. It is an uncommon inherited trait that affects mostly male dogs. Mild hemophilia might never be detected; more… Full Article ›
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Serum Biochemistry Profile
November 4, 2011A serum biochemistry profile is a blood test that provides an overview of many of the body’s functions. Performing a serum biochemistry profile poses minimal risk for your pet, and in… Full Article ›
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Pica and Coprophagy
August 24, 2011Pica is the eating of non-food substances such as rocks, soil, and clothing. Coprophagy is the consumption of feces, and it is much more common in dogs than cats. Veterinarians do not know why… Full Article ›