Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy suddenly paralyzed from inherited bleeding disorder
By Thompson, M S & Kreeger, J M·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1999·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute paraplegia in a puppy with hemophilia A.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-week-old male chow chow-keeshond cross puppy was brought in because he suddenly couldn't move his back legs and had bleeding in his eyes. The vet suspected a bleeding disorder called hemophilia A, which was confirmed through blood tests and an examination after he passed away. Unfortunately, the puppy had bleeding in his spine that caused the paralysis. This case highlights the importance of considering inherited bleeding disorders in young puppies with sudden spinal issues.
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Abstract
A seven-week-old, male chow chow-keeshond cross puppy was presented with acute paraplegia and episcleral hemorrhage. An X-linked, hereditary coagulopathy was suspected and confirmed by clotting factor analysis and necropsy findings of intraspinal hemorrhage. In young, male puppies with acute spinal pain and long-tract signs, intraspinal hematoma secondary to inherited X-linked coagulation factor deficiencies should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
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