Diamond-Blackfan-Anämie · Congenital hypoplastic anemia · Congenital erythroid hypoplasia · Diamond-Blackfan syndrome
Diamond-Blackfan anemia is a severe disorder of the bone marrow, which is the tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced. In affected dogs, the bone marrow fails to create enough red blood cells, the cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. This failure results in a profound lack of red blood cells, a condition known as severe anemia.
Symptoms typically appear very early in puppyhood, often within the first few weeks of life. Owners will notice extreme weakness, lethargy, pale gums, and developmental delays or slow growth.
The condition is incurable and requires lifelong medical management, including regular blood transfusions or immunosuppressive medications. Lifetime treatment costs are high, typically ranging from €5,000 to €25,000.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
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