CLINICAL APPROACH TO THE DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS IN PETS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS SOMETIMES MISTAKEN FOR ANTICOAGULANT TOXICOSIS

Authors

Benny J. Woody, College of Veterinary Medicine Mississippi State University, Drawer V, Mississippi State, Mississippi

Date of this Version

March 1992

Abstract

To differentiate the causes of bleeding disorders requires a basic understanding of the hemostatic process and the proper interpretation of history, physical examination, and laboratory tests. A brief overview of the hemostatic process is presented. Tables and flow charts are provided to assist in developing a sound clinical approach to the bleeding patient through the proper assessment of history, physical examination findings, and laboratory tests. Categories of inherited and acquired bleeding disorders are briefly presented.