Von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is a
congenital, extrinsic platelet defect resulting in platelet
dysfunction.1-3 It is characterized by a deficiency of
von Willebrand factor (vWF), a glycoprotein that is involved in
platelet adhesion to the vessel wall during formation of the
primary hemostatic plug. Although vWD is most commonly reported in
dogs, it also has been observed in swine, horses, cattle, and
cats.
vWD is the most common canine
hereditary bleeding disorder and has been reported in over 50
different breeds of dogs. However, vWD is most prevalent in the
Corgi, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog, German
Shorthaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, Shetland Sheepdog,
and Standard Poodle
The
German Shorthaired Pointer is affected by vWD - Type II.
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HELPFUL
LINKS ON VON WILLEBRAND'S DISEASE
Very good articles and information
on vWD - http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/clerk/anderson/index.php
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1637
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