Species: Dog
Condition: Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Also called Thrombathenic Thrombopathia, it is an inherited platelet disorder which has been diagnosed in Otterhounds and Great Pyrenees. It is a rare bleeding disorder where a dog has normal platelet counts but show an abnormality in platelet aggregation and blood clotting. This can increase the risk of bleeding and spontaneous hemorrhage which can be life-threatening. Young dogs are supplemented with iron to prevent anemia. For unknown reasons, the problem usually subsides as the dogs grow into adulthood.
Breeds exposed to Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia – Research Reference
“Belgian Shepherd – Laekenois/Groenendael Cross – (Fonda
“Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross – (Sullivan et al. 1987
“Belgian Shepherd Cross – (Fonda
“Belgian Shepherd – Laekenois/Groenendael – (Fonda
“Belgian Shepherd – (Fonda
“Staffordshire Bull Terrier – (Sullivan et al. 1987
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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