Factor IX Deficiency in dogs

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

A disorder of blood clotting also known as Haemophilia B. It is a deficiency of Factor IX essential in the complex process of blood clot formation. Affected animals are more sensitive to injuries; they are bleeding longer then normal and are in constant danger of losing life threatening amounts of blood in case they are seriously injured. Haemophilia B is inherited as a sex linked trait; male dogs are more often affected. This deficiency is incurable, but the dogs have a chance of normal life as long as their owners are aware of their condition and pay attention to safety measures needed to avoid fatal blood loss.

Breeds exposed to Factor IX Deficiency – Research Reference
DOGO ARGENTINO CROSS – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Akita Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Akita Inu Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shiba Inu Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Japanese Akita – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
DOGO ARGENTINO – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Akita Inu – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shiba Inu – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Akita – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Japanese Akita Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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