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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), also known as "DIC" or "Dysfibrinogen syndrome", is a complex syndrome of disorders and deregulation of the coagulation. A cascade of events takes place within the body that leads to abnormal activation of products that encourages the blood to clot. Components such as fibrin are released within the blood stream. This can cause either very rapid clotting and possible abnormal blood clots and eventually loss of the ability to clot as the clotting ingredients are used up. Uncontrolled bleeding is the final result in this process.The DIC condition may occur in dogs of any age, breed or sex. It is relatively uncommon in cats. DIC occurs secondary to diseases that cause an inappropriate coagulation response.
Acute pancreatitis results from sudden inflammation of the pancreas and is characterized by activation of pancreatic enzymes that can cause the pancreas to begin digesting itself. The cause of acute pancreatitis...
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) often referred to as “bloat,” is a serious condition caused by abnormal dilatation and twisting of the stomach in dogs. Bloating of the stomach is often related to swallowed...
Hemolytic anemia is a disease process in which the red blood cells, the cells that carry oxygen and impart a red color to blood, are destroyed, resulting in a decreased number in the bloodstream. This...
Rodenticide poisoning is the accidental ingestion of products used to kill rodents such as mice, rats and gophers. Accidental exposure is frequent, and the symptoms and problems your pet will exhibit depends...
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