Thrombocytopathy in dogs
A disorder in which the blood platelets are present in normal numbers but do not work properly to form clots. This leads to easy bruising, nosebleeds and prolonged bleeding from minor injuries or surgery.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Thrombocytopathy, including Foxhound. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.0 to 13.0 years.
Thrombocytopathy in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- blood condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 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, Thrombocytopathy 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 Thrombocytopathy (1), 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.