{"id":6506,"date":"2024-05-30T14:28:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T12:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agoravet.fr\/blood-diseases-in-dogs-and-cats\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T15:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T13:47:25","slug":"blood-diseases-in-dogs-and-cats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.agoravet.fr\/en\/blood-diseases-in-dogs-and-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood diseases in dogs and cats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull tw-stretched-blocks tw-cols-stack-md is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-25bf2226 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-gris);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-75b9203d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9115f92 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained tw-block-animation tw-animation-fade-in-up\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-wpseopress-breadcrumbs\"><nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2694b6e640746ed3903a2813f6043938 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-custom-primaire-color tw-block-animation tw-animation-scale-in\">Blood diseases in dogs and cats<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"swiper-cover-gallery-controls\">\n    <div class=\"swiper-button-prev swiper-button-prev-cover-gallery tw-block-animation tw-animation-fade-in-up\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"swiper-pagination-cover-gallery tw-block-animation tw-animation-fade-in-up\" style=\"--tw-animation-delay:0.1s;\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"swiper-button-next swiper-button-next-cover-gallery tw-block-animation tw-animation-fade-in-up\" style=\"--tw-animation-delay:0.2s;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch tw-sm-order-last tw-md-order-last is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <div class=\"swiper-contaier swiper-cover-gallery\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper tw-block-animation tw-animation-wipe-left tw-duration-4\">\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <script type=\"module\">\n        import Swiper from 'https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/swiper@11\/swiper-bundle.min.mjs'\n\n        const swiper_cover = new Swiper('.swiper-cover-gallery', {\n            slidesPerView: 1,\n            spaceBetween: 0,\n            loop: true,\n            allowTouchMove: false,\n                            autoplay: {\n                    delay: 8000,\n                },\n                        effect: 'creative',\n            creativeEffect: {\n                prev: {\n                    \/\/ will set `translateZ(-400px)` on previous slides\n                    translate: [0, -200, 0],\n                    opacity: 0\n                },\n                next: {\n                    \/\/ will set `translateX(100%)` on next slides\n                    translate: [0, 200, 0],\n                    opacity: 0\n                },\n            },\n            speed: 600,\n            pagination: {\n                el: '.swiper-pagination-cover-gallery',\n                clickable: true,\n            },\n            navigation: {\n                nextEl: '.swiper-button-next-cover-gallery',\n                prevEl: '.swiper-button-prev-cover-gallery',\n            },\n            on: {\n                init: function() {\n                    if (this.slides.length <= 1) {\n                        document.querySelector('.swiper-cover-gallery-controls').style.display = 'none';\n                    }\n                },\n            },\n\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a blood disorder?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood disorders, or hematological diseases, are a group of pathologies that affect blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets), bone marrow or coagulation factors. These conditions can have a variety of origins: infectious, immune, cancerous or hereditary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are usually serious illnesses that can occur suddenly and evolve rapidly, or progressively worsen, depending on their origin.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diagnostic approach is essentially designed to understand and evaluate abnormalities and explore their potential causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evocative clinical signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms may be discreet or very marked, depending on the type of disease and its stage of development. Among the most frequent signs are : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unusual fatigue, effort intolerance, shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pale mucous membranes (gums, conjunctivae, inside of sinews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spontaneous or prolonged bleeding (gums, nose, urine, stools, vomiting, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever, weight loss, enlarged lymph nodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abnormal coloring of urine (hemoglobinuria)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurological disorders (rare but possible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are they diagnosed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosis is based on a number of additional tests designed to pinpoint the origin of the blood anomaly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete blood count (CBC)<\/strong>: assesses red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blood smear<\/strong>: observation of blood cells under the microscope to detect morphological abnormalities or the presence of blood parasites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reticulocyte assay<\/strong>: Reticulocytes are very young red blood cells. Their quantification is used to assess bone marrow response to anemia. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coagulation tests<\/strong>: to investigate bleeding disorders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serology or PCR<\/strong>: in case of suspected vector infection (ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bone marrow aspiration<\/strong>: essential in certain situations (suspected leukemia, aplasia, myelodysplasia).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical imaging<\/strong>: ultrasound, X-ray or CT scan may be required to search for associated anomalies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the most common hematological diseases?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In dogs and cats, these include :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anemias<\/strong>: hemorrhagic, hemolytic (autoimmune, toxic, infectious, parasitic) or central (marrow involvement).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thrombocytopenia<\/strong>: often immune, sometimes secondary to infection or autoimmune disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leukemias<\/strong>: chronic or acute cancers of blood cells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lymphomas<\/strong>: although affecting lymphoid tissues, they are frequently accompanied by hematological abnormalities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coagulation disorders<\/strong>: congenital (such as von Willebrand disease) or acquired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are these diseases treated?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment depends on the cause identified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supportive treatment<\/strong>: blood transfusions, infusion, oxygen therapy if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific treatments<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corticosteroids or other immunomodulators in autoimmune or immune-mediated diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antibiotics or antiparasitics if infection is involved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemotherapy for hematopoietic cancers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplements (iron, vitamins) if associated deficiencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood transfusions: in the most severe cases, a blood transfusion can stabilize the animal and improve its condition while the cause of the blood disorder is investigated and treated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific treatments for digestive ulcer diseases causing chronic bleeding  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular follow-up<\/strong>: monitoring blood parameters, adjusting treatment, screening for complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A word about our approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Agoravet clinic, we have a full range of technical equipment (haematological analyzers, advanced imaging, specialized examinations) for rapid, accurate diagnosis. Our experts work closely together to offer personalized care that respects your pet's well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A blood bank has been set up to provide blood transfusions at very short notice. For more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoravet.fr\/en\/caring-for-my-pet\/blood-transfusions-in-dogs-and-cats\/\">blood transfusions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoravet.fr\/en\/caring-for-my-pet\/blood-transfusions-in-dogs-and-cats\/\">donations<\/a>, go to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoravet.fr\/en\/caring-for-my-pet\/blood-transfusions-in-dogs-and-cats\/\">here <\/a><\/em>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is a blood disorder? 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