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

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.