There are certain diseases that both humans and our pets suffer. For example, haemophilia in dogs exists and it's very important that you know what it's about and what steps you should take if you have a hemophiliac hair. That's why we're telling you about this disease. Notes!
What is hemophilia in dogs?
As in people, canine hemophilia is due to poor blood clotting. So to speak, blood circulation is very liquid, so, in the face of any injury, excessive bleeding occurs that can be really difficult to stop.
Hemophilia in dogs is an inherited disease that is transmitted from the mother to the offspring, since it is the female carriers. Interestingly, it is the males that are most affected.
It usually develops from the two months of the puppy's life in the mildest cases and a little later in the most severe ones.
And it is that when talking about canine hemophilia we should emphasize that there are 3 different types: type A, B and C as considered mild, moderate or severe.
What are the signs of hemophilia in dogs?
The truth is that the signs of hemophilia are very varied depending on the type. In some mild cases, signs are even absent if there is no injury.
It may happen that you know the provenance of your dog and know that he has inherited the disease of his/her parent. In that case, your trusted veterinarian should be aware from the outset, in case any urgency arises throughout the life of the animal.
If unknown, it is common to realize that our pet is haemophilia when the furry is injured and it does not stop bleeding. Here we would talk about type haemophilia, the mildest.
In case of more severe hemophilia symptoms can be bleeding under the skin, bruising easily, bleeding in the gums when teeth grow, blood in the stool or urine, bleeding from the truffle, etc.
The serious problem comes when the bleeding is internal. This, not being obvious, is difficult to tackle and puts your pet's life at risk. The same is true if the wound is visible, but very deep.
I suspect my dog is haemophilia, what do I do?
If you don't know for sure that your dog has hemophilia, but you have minimal suspicion or if, for whatever reason, your dog bleeds a lot, you should go to the vet immediately. It will determine whether or not this is the case by certain tests.
Sometimes excessive bleeding can be caused by other problems, such as poisoning or taking some medicine that makes it difficult for your blood to clot. That's why veterinary care is so important.
Unfortunately, hemophilia in dogs has no cure. However, your provider may recommend a treatment that improves blood clotting and counteracts symptoms based on taking vitamin K.
On the other hand, you as protector of your pet, you will have to be very attentive to any possible injury. A minimal injury can lead to a blood transfusion and if we're talking about scratches or bites, the danger is even greater.