Bleeding disorder
Also known as: Coagulopathy · Bleeding Diathesis · Hereditary Coagulopathy · Gerinnungsstörung · Hämorrhagische Diathese · …
Overview
What it is
A bleeding disorder is a malfunction of the circulatory system where the blood cannot clot properly due to missing or defective clotting factors or platelets, which are the cells responsible for plugging damaged blood vessels. This impairment prevents the body from effectively sealing wounds, leading to prolonged internal or external bleeding.
How it presents
Symptoms usually appear at a young age and include spontaneous nosebleeds, bleeding gums, blood in the urine, or extensive bruising from minor bumps. Owners may also notice unusually prolonged bleeding after routine procedures like neutering.
Treatment
There is no permanent cure, meaning affected dogs require lifelong protection from injury and potential emergency treatments like blood or plasma transfusions. Managing these crises and ongoing care typically costs between €1,000 and €10,000.
How it's tested
vWD Typ I DNA-Test(vWD-I)
Primary testDNA testVon-Willebrand-Erkrankung Typ I (Blutgerinnungsstörung). Häufig bei Dobermann, Pudel, Bernhardiner.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Labogen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Labogen / Laboklin) — bündelt alle relevanten Erbkrankheiten der Rasse in einem Test.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Feragen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Feragen, Österreich) — gleiches Konzept wie Labogen.
Issuing body: Feragen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Embark Breed + Health Panel(Embark)
DNA testUS-Anbieter; 250+ genetische Erkrankungen + Abstammung. Anerkennung in DE/AT variiert je nach VDH-Verein.
Issuing body: Embark
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
MyDogDNA Panel(MyDogDNA)
DNA testGenoscoper-basiertes Panel (Mars Petcare). 200+ Erkrankungen + Rassenkomposition.
Issuing body: MyDogDNA
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Bleeding disorder?
A bleeding disorder is a malfunction of the circulatory system where the blood cannot clot properly due to missing or defective clotting factors or platelets, which are the cells responsible for plugging damaged blood vessels. This impairment prevents the body from effectively sealing wounds, leading to prolonged internal or external bleeding.
How is Bleeding disorder tested?
Tests currently in our database: vWD Typ I DNA-Test, Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Embark Breed + Health Panel, MyDogDNA Panel.
Which breeds are most affected?
Most commonly affected: English Springer Spaniel, Great Pyrenees, Kerry Blue Terrier, Saint Bernard, Boxer, Miniature Poodle, Parson Russell Terrier.