Coagulation Profile and D-dimer in Labrador Puppies with Parvo Viral Enteritis

Palanivelrajan M; D. Sumathi; S. Ramesh; P. Selvaraj

doi:10.56093/ijvm.v45i1.165631

Authors

Palanivelrajan M Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Udumalpet - 642205
D. Sumathi Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Namakkal – 600 007
S. Ramesh Professor and Head (Retd.), Central Clinical Laboratory, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai – 600 007
P. Selvaraj Professor and Head, Veterinary Peripheral Hospital, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai – 600 051

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v45i1.165631

Keywords:

Parvo viral Enteritis - Prothrombin Time - aPTT - D-Dimer

Abstract

Management of puppies with parvo viral enteritis is a major challenge. Complicating factors include sepsis and coagulation status. In a study of PCR confirmed parvo affected labrador puppies, a hypercoagulable status was observed. Haematobiochemical examination revealed decreased hemoglobin, Packed Cell Volume and total erythrocyte count, hypoproteinaemia and hypoalbuminemia. The Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) was markedly prolonged. D – Dimer status was negative and was unremarkable.

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