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Polycythaemia vera in a dog

J M Wysoke1, J Van Heerden

  • 1Department of Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Medical University of Southern Africa, Medunsa, Republic of South Africa.

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
|December 1, 1990
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Severe depression and seizures in a Dachshund were linked to polycythaemia vera, a condition causing blood hyperviscosity. The dog received phlebotomy treatment but unfortunately died.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Canine Pathology

Background:

  • Polycythaemia vera is a rare myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by increased red blood cell mass.
  • Blood hyperviscosity secondary to polycythaemia can lead to various clinical signs due to impaired blood flow.

Observation:

  • An 8-month-old Dachshund presented with severe depression and intermittent generalized seizures.
  • Clinical signs were attributed to blood hyperviscosity associated with polycythaemia vera.

Findings:

  • A diagnosis of polycythaemia vera was confirmed in the affected Dachshund.
  • The hyperviscosity syndrome was the likely cause of the neurological and behavioral signs.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for polycythaemia vera to manifest with severe clinical signs in young dogs.

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  • Early recognition and management of hyperviscosity are crucial in affected animals.
  • Phlebotomy can be a therapeutic option for managing hyperviscosity in canine polycythaemia vera.