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Francesca Corda1, Isabella Ballocco1, Andrea Corda1
1Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
Veterinary Sciences
|January 20, 2023
Summary
Dogs with canine parvoviral enteritis exhibit significant coagulation disorders. Standard coagulation tests reveal these hemostatic alterations, correlating with disease severity.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Hematology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Canine parvoviral enteritis is a severe disease in dogs.
- Previous studies suggest hemostatic alterations in affected dogs.
- Coagulation disorders may impact disease progression and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure standard coagulation parameters in dogs with canine parvoviral enteritis.
- To evaluate the relationship between coagulation status and clinical variables.
- To confirm the presence of detectable coagulation disorders.
Main Methods:
- Prospective, observational clinical study.
- Inclusion of nine client-owned dogs diagnosed with canine parvoviral infection.
- Assessment of clinical score and standard coagulation parameters at admission.
Main Results:
- All nine dogs displayed alterations in three or more standard coagulation variables.
- A significant positive correlation was found between activated partial thromboplastin time and clinical score.
- Coagulation abnormalities are consistently present in this patient group.
Conclusions:
- Dogs with canine parvoviral enteritis experience significant coagulation disorders.
- Standard coagulation tests are effective in detecting these hemostatic abnormalities.
- Coagulation parameter assessment can aid in evaluating disease severity.
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