Results: 2018 General Health Survey
Hematology/Blood
Conditions listed in the hematology and blood disorder category were the least reported across all survey categories with just 1% (12) of 1,171 surveys completed reporting hematology/blood disorders.
This result was consistent across all breeds/varieties examined in this the survey.
*When reviewing results for this category, please keep in mind that some confusion existed in reporting of von Willebrand’s Disease. The survey asked respondents to identify only dogs who had experienced a bleeding episode as a result of this condition, however some cases of vWD status as a carrier of the disease were reported in the box provided. Where contact information was available, attempts were made to verify each case; all who provided clarification identified an error and confirmed that their dog had not experienced a bleeding episode. Remaining cases (i.e., where no response to emails were received or where no contact information was available) are listed below as reported, but should be viewed with the above in mind.
This result was consistent across all breeds/varieties examined in this the survey.
*When reviewing results for this category, please keep in mind that some confusion existed in reporting of von Willebrand’s Disease. The survey asked respondents to identify only dogs who had experienced a bleeding episode as a result of this condition, however some cases of vWD status as a carrier of the disease were reported in the box provided. Where contact information was available, attempts were made to verify each case; all who provided clarification identified an error and confirmed that their dog had not experienced a bleeding episode. Remaining cases (i.e., where no response to emails were received or where no contact information was available) are listed below as reported, but should be viewed with the above in mind.
Conditions
The following conditions are referenced below in the analysis for this section. The explanation for each disease/condition provided in the survey is included for reference:
- Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia (the immune system attacks its own red blood cells)
- Von Willebrand's Disease (a disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots)
- Immunoproliferative enteropathy (abnormally reactive immune system, may affect the large or small intestine, the liver, the endocrine system, the kidneys, and the skin)
Toy Manchester Terriers
One Toy Manchester Terrier (0.3%) was reported to have experienced a bleeding episode resulting from von Willebrand’s Disease (see above*). No other conditions were identified in this category.
No conditions were identified in the comments sections for this category.
One Toy Manchester Terrier (0.3%) was reported to have experienced a bleeding episode resulting from von Willebrand’s Disease (see above*). No other conditions were identified in this category.
No conditions were identified in the comments sections for this category.
Standard Manchester Terriers
One Standard Manchester Terrier (0.5%) was reported to have Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia.
Respondents also used the comments section in this category to report one case of chronic anemia with no known source (0.5%) and one dog with unexplained nosebleeds (0.5%).
One Standard Manchester Terrier (0.5%) was reported to have Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia.
Respondents also used the comments section in this category to report one case of chronic anemia with no known source (0.5%) and one dog with unexplained nosebleeds (0.5%).
Manchester Terriers (UK/FCI)
Three Manchester Terriers (0.7%) were reported to have Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia. All three affected dogs were female and two were reported to have died from the disease at ages 3 and 5, respectively.
Two Manchester Terriers (0.4%) were reported to have experienced a bleeding episode resulting from von Willebrand’s Disease (see above*) and one MT (0.2%) was reported to have Immunoproliferative enteropathy (defined as an abnormally reactive immune system affecting the large or small intestine, the liver, the endocrine system, the kidneys, and the skin).
No conditions were identified in the comments sections for this category.
Three Manchester Terriers (0.7%) were reported to have Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia. All three affected dogs were female and two were reported to have died from the disease at ages 3 and 5, respectively.
Two Manchester Terriers (0.4%) were reported to have experienced a bleeding episode resulting from von Willebrand’s Disease (see above*) and one MT (0.2%) was reported to have Immunoproliferative enteropathy (defined as an abnormally reactive immune system affecting the large or small intestine, the liver, the endocrine system, the kidneys, and the skin).
No conditions were identified in the comments sections for this category.
English Toy Terrier
In the comments section for this category, one English Toy Terrier (0.4%) was reported to have experienced anemia associated with lymphoma. No other conditions were identified in this category.
In the comments section for this category, one English Toy Terrier (0.4%) was reported to have experienced anemia associated with lymphoma. No other conditions were identified in this category.