Factor VII deficiency in a mixed breed dog

Abnormal bleeding following routine orchectomy of a 5-month-old mixed breed was determined to be due to factor VII deficiency. Although pedigree information was unavailable, failure to respond to vitamin K therapy and the absence of a plasma coagulation inhibitor suggested that the factor VII defici...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 1999-07, Vol.40 (7), p.503-505
Main Authors: Macpherson, R, Scherer, J, Ross, M.L, Gentry, P.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
blood coagulation
blood coagulation disorders
blood coagulation factors
Blood Coagulation Factors - analysis
case studies
crossbreds
Dog Diseases - blood
Dog Diseases - diagnosis
Dog Diseases - drug therapy
Dogs
Factor VII Deficiency - diagnosis
Factor VII Deficiency - drug therapy
Factor VII Deficiency - veterinary
hemorrhage
Male
Orchiectomy
postoperative complications
vitamin K
Vitamin K - therapeutic use
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Summary:Abnormal bleeding following routine orchectomy of a 5-month-old mixed breed was determined to be due to factor VII deficiency. Although pedigree information was unavailable, failure to respond to vitamin K therapy and the absence of a plasma coagulation inhibitor suggested that the factor VII deficiency was likely inherited rather than acquired.
ISSN:0008-5286