More Information

Haemophilia A in a litter of Siberian huskies

Authors: MacDonald M, Clark P, Hooper C
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 48, Issue 2, pp 60-62, Apr 2000
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Circulatory system/haematology, Diagnostic procedures, Genetics, Disease/defect, Inherited disease/conditions
Article class: Clinical Communication

Abstract: AIM: To investigate haemorrhagic diathesis in several males in a litter of Siberian huskies.
METHODS: Activated partial thromboplastin time, prothrombin time, and Factor VIII and Factor IX concentrations were measured in citrated whole blood samples.
RESULTS: Males in the litter had decreased Factor VIII concentrations.
CONCLUSIONS: Haemophilia A was diagnosed as the cause of haemorrhagic diathesis in several males in a litter of Siberian huskies.
KEY WORDS: Haemophilia A, Siberian husky, dogs.

Access to the full text of this article is available to members of:

SciQuest - Complimentary Subscription

If you're a member or subscriber and believe you should have access:
Login

Otherwise:
Register for an account