Dal-induced red blood cell incompatibilities in a Doberman Pinscher with von Willebrand factor deficiency and ehrlichiosis.
Andreza Conti-PataraThandeka R NgwenyamaLinda G MartinK Jane WardropPublished in: Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001) (2020)
This is a unique case of a dog presenting with several challenging disorders, including vWD resulting in hemorrhage, ehrlichiosis potentially contributing to a nonregenerative anemia, and a blood type incompatibility due to the Dal antigen. Doberman Pinschers have a high prevalence of vWD- and Dal-negative phenotype, which emphasizes the value of cross-matching and the recognition of antigen prevalence in specific breeds.