Understanding von Willebrand Disease

doberman with von willebrand disease

What does it mean if your dog has von Willebrand Disease? Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder considered an inherited condition. Dogs with von Willebrand Disease suffer excessive bleeding due to a genetic abnormality that affects a dog’s blood to clot. In extreme cases, dogs with von Willebrand Disease can experience severe hemorrhaging and spontaneous bleeding. Signs and symptoms of von Willebrand Disease include: Excessive bleeding from the mouth or nose Blood in a dog’s stool  Bleeding after surgery, including minor surgeries such as a dental extraction  Weakness and exhaustion Nausea  Visible bruising, especially after a surgical…

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