Table 14.
Test used to determine risk of bleeding complications in dogs with chronic hepatitis
| Bleeding risk assessment test | High risk |
|---|---|
| PCV | <30% |
| Platelet count | <50 000/uL |
| PT, aPTT | Either >1.5 × ULN |
| Fibrinogen | <100 mg/dL |
| vWF activitya | <50% |
| BMBTa | >5 minutes |
Abbreviations: aPTT, activated partial thromboplastin time; BMBT, buccal mucosal bleeding time; PT, prothrombin time; ULN, upper limit of normal; vWF, von Willebrand's factor.
a
In predisposed breed such as Doberman Pinscher, Scottish Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, Golden Retriever, Old English Sheepdog, Rottweiler, German Shepherd Dog, Schnauzer, Corgi, and Chesapeake Bay Retriever.