Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy Bernese mountain dog with rare severe anemia
By To, Iris et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2021·VCA Canada 404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Suspected primary pure red cell aplasia in a 4-month-old intact male mixed breed Bernese mountain dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old male Bernese mountain dog was brought to the vet because he was very tired, not eating, and had pale gums. Tests showed he had severe anemia, meaning his body wasn't making enough red blood cells. After starting treatment with immunosuppressive medication, he showed a good response, indicating he likely had a rare condition called primary pure red cell aplasia, which is an immune issue affecting red blood cell production. Thankfully, the treatment helped him recover.
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Abstract
A 4-month-old, 31-kg intact male mixed-breed Bernese mountain dog was presented for evaluation of severe non-regenerative anemia after several days of lethargy, inappetence and pale mucous membranes. Bone marrow evaluation and complete response to immunosuppressive therapy were suggestive of primary pure red cell aplasia (PRCA). Primary PRCA is a rare immune-mediated non-regenerative anemia that is overrepresented in middle-aged to older spayed female dogs and has not previously been described in an intact male puppy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33867556/