Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Immune-mediated low platelets in 4-month-old German shepherd puppy
By Middleton, Shawn M·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2005·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in a 4-month-old German shepherd dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old female German shepherd was brought to the vet because she had a painful abdomen and seemed very tired. She was diagnosed with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the blood platelets. Initially, treatment with prednisone helped her feel better, but when her symptoms returned, the combination of prednisone and vincristine did not work. Unfortunately, this case is notable because of the dog's young age, and it highlights the challenges of treating this condition in puppies.
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Abstract
A 4-month-old, intact female, German shepherd dog exhibited a painful abdomen and lethargy. Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia was diagnosed and initial remission attained using prednisone. Upon relapse, prednisone and vincristine together were unsuccessful in achieving remission. This case is unique due to the young age of the dog.
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