Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia in dogs
A serious disease where the immune system attacks and destroys the dog's own red blood cells. It causes weakness, pale or yellow gums, rapid breathing and collapse, and can be rapidly life-threatening without urgent treatment.
3 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia, including English Cocker Spaniel. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.1 to 13.3 years.
Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- blood condition
- Breeds affected
- 3 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (3), ranked by health score
Related blood conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.