Species: Dog
Condition: Von Willebrand’s Disease
Organ System: Urogenital
Von Willebrand’s disease (vWD) is graded from type 1 to type 3 according to severity. If your dog suffers from type 1 vWD, then symptoms will be restricted to fairly mild bleeding episodes such as nosebleeds and bleeding gums. Your dog will be susceptible to excessive blood loss after injury, surgery or giving birth. Your dog is much less likely to suffer from type 2 or 3 vWD, which leads to a much higher level of bleeding. There is no cure for this condition; however your vet will be able to advise on how to manage your dog to minimize the risk of a bleeding incident and on what action to take if bleeding does occur.
Breeds exposed to Von Willebrand’s Disease – Research Reference
Miniature Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Beagle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Shar-Pei Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
West Highland White Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Beagle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Shar-Pei – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
West Highland White Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Von Willebrand’s Disease 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.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
For Petmed Pet Health Insurance – pre-existing condition exclusion applies. Annual Benefit Limits and excess amounts vary based on pet health insurance plans.
