Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Haemophilia A (factor VIII deficiency) in a litter of Weimaraners.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Dunning, M D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Medicine · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Inherited coagulopathies are reported in a number of dog breeds. However, to date, there is no report of Weimaraners suffering factor VIII deficiency (haemophilia A). We report the discovery of haemophilia A in both males from a single litter of Weimaraners. Haemophilia A in human beings often results from a de novo stochastic mutation. We found no evidence using currently available screening tests of haemophilia A in relatives as far back as three generations making a stochastic mutation possible in this litter.
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