Factor I deficiency · Congenital afibrinogenemia · Fibrinogen deficiency · Faktor-I-Mangel · Hypofibrinogenämie des Hundes · FGA-related Afibrinogenemia · Hereditary Afibrinogenemia · AFG
This is an inherited blood clotting disorder affecting the cardiovascular system, specifically how the blood seals wounds. It is caused by a deficiency or complete lack of fibrinogen, which is a crucial protein needed for blood to clot. Without enough of this protein, the body cannot form stable clots to stop bleeding.
Symptoms typically appear during puppyhood, often starting when a young dog is teething. Owners may notice spontaneous bruising, bleeding gums, or unusually heavy bleeding from minor cuts and scratches.
The condition is incurable, but emergency bleeding episodes can be managed with blood or plasma transfusions. This lifelong management typically costs between 1,500 and 8,000 EUR depending on the frequency of bleeding episodes.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
More conditions affecting the General / metabolic.