Do dogs recover from ITP?

The prognosis for ITP ranges from good to guarded. Although almost 80 percent of dogs with this disorder will recover, that means that another 20 percent are either euthanized or die because of the disease. Several factors have been shown to effect prognosis.

Can a dog recover from IMT?

IMT is a common condition in dogs, which overall has a good recovery rate, although this is reduced to 60% if presenting with melena or raised BUN.

What are the early symptoms of thrombocytopenia?

Thrombocytopenia signs and symptoms may include:

  • Easy or excessive bruising (purpura)
  • Superficial bleeding into the skin that appears as a rash of pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots (petechiae), usually on the lower legs.
  • Prolonged bleeding from cuts.
  • Bleeding from your gums or nose.
  • Blood in urine or stools.

Can a dog live with ITP?

Unfortunately, despite appropriate treatment around 10 to 15% of dogs with ITP can die or are euthanised at the beginning of the disease or after recurrence of their signs. This is mainly observed with severe disease associated with complications like coagulation disorders or severe gastro-intestinal bleeding.

Can dogs with ITP have surgery?

The spleen is the principal site of destruction of platelets during ITP. A surgery to remove the spleen has been advocated in severe cases of ITP which failed to respond to medical treatment. We rarely recommend this surgery in our hospital but this must be discussed with your own veterinarian.

What are the universal presenting signs of immune thrombocytopenic purpura?

Symptoms

  • Easy or excessive bruising.
  • Superficial bleeding into the skin that appears as pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots (petechiae) that look like a rash, usually on the lower legs.
  • Bleeding from the gums or nose.
  • Blood in urine or stools.
  • Unusually heavy menstrual flow.

What kind of thrombocytopenia does a dog have?

Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (ITP) in Dogs. *NOTE: The abbreviation ITP is from the name for the analogous human condition, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. This is the abbreviation that is used most commonly for the canine form of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and will be used throughout this article.

What are the most common signs of ITP in dogs?

In one study, 81% of dogs presented with signs of bleeding, the most common of which was petechiae or ecchymoses (present in 66% of total ITP cases on presentation).

What kind of DIS EASE is ITP in dogs?

Canine idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a dis- ease in which antibodies bound to the surface of platelets mediate premature platelet destruction by macrophages. ITP in dogs and chronic ITP in humans are analogous dis- eases. This article draws on information from the literature I

Can a cocker spaniel have immune mediated thrombocytopenia?

Although ITP can occur in any age or breed of dog, middle-aged female dogs appear to be at greatest risk, and cocker spaniels are the most commonly cited breed predisposition. 4 Patients with ITP may present with unexplained bruising, petechiae (capillary hemorrhages), bleeding, or more vague signs such as lethargy and decreased appetite.