Factor Viii Deficiency in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Factor Viii Deficiency
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Also known as Haemophilia A, factor VIII deficiency is a blood disorder impairing its ability to clot and stop the bleeding in case of injury. Affected dogs are usually male, as it is inherited as a sex linked trait. The symptoms can range depending on the severity of the deficiency. In serious cases the dogs experience spontaneous bleeding episodes such as nosebleeds, bleeding into joints with lameness, spontaneous bruising, etc. In case of severe injuries or demanding surgical procedures, the dogs are in danger of life threatening blood loss. In those situations the vet can promptly administer blood transfusion to stabilize the animal.

Breeds exposed to Factor Viii Deficiency – Research Reference
Miniature Poodle Cross – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
English Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Chihuahua Cross – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
“Pomeranian Cross – (Gaudet 1985
Shih Tzu Cross – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Miniature Doberman Cross – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Miniature Pinscher Cross – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
English Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Italian Spinone – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pinscher Cross – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
“Pomeranian – (Gaudet 1985
Miniature Poodle – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Chihuahua – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Miniature Pinscher – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Shih Tzu – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Cavoodle – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Miniature Doberman – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Pinscher – (Chastain & Swayne 1985)
Italian Spinone Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Factor Viii Deficiency or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.