von Willebrand disease Type I

Von Willebrand disease (vWD) is a inherited bleeding disorder in dogs. It is caused by lack of von Willebrand factor which is a protein that plays a key role in the blood clotting process resulting in prolonged bleeding. The disorder occurs in varying degrees of severity ranging from trivial bleeding to excessive life threatening haemorrhages.

Possible Test Results :

• Clear
• Carrier
• Affected
• Hereditary Clear
• Hereditary Carrier
• Hereditary Affected

von Willebrand disease Type I is a mandatory test for the following breeds :

• Dobermann
• Irish Red And White Setter
• Manchester Terrier

von Willebrand disease Type I is a recommended test for the following breeds :

• Barbet
• Black And Tan English Toy Terrier
• German Pinscher
• Miniature Poodle
• Papillon
• Pembroke Welsh Corgi
• Schipperke
• Stabyhoun
• Standard Poodle
• Toy Poodle