03339: The Role of select Enteric Bacteria in Dogs with Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system of an animal mistakenly attacks different cells in their own body, like red blood cells. A common autoimmune disease in dogs is immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) where the red blood cells are targeted and destroyed. This syndrome is commonly fatal in dogs and new tests and treatments are […]
Blood Disorders Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) supports research to understand and treat blood disorders in dogs.
Investigating the cause of blood clotting in dogs with IMHA
When clots form in the body, they are gradually broken down by enzymes – this normal process is called fibrinolysis. If clots are not broken down properly, they will persist in the blood vessels, causing tissue damage. We suspect that clot breakdown is defective in dogs with IMHA, leading to persistence of blood clots. We […]