Imha

Question 1

What is the epidemiology for Imha

Answer 1

Common in dogs but rare in cats. Distinct breed and familial clustering. Most commonly middle aged intact bitches in estrus and whelping is a suggested trigger. Mostly middle-age dogs but there is been cases from ages 1 to 13. Affects younger felines.

Question 2

What are some breed predispositions to IMHA

Answer 2

Cocker spaniel, English Springer spaniel, collie, Irish setter, poodle, Doberman pinscher,

Question 3

What is the primary form of im ha

Answer 3

The bodies of me and system works incorrectly and produces antibodies which destroy red blood cells. This form is idiopathic and has no definitive cause

Question 4

Describe the secondary form of imha

Answer 4

Surfaces of red blood cells are altered by disease drugs or talk soon. They can be triggered by a few conditions such as cancers infections blood parasites drug reactions. fiv/felv in cats

Question 5

Describe the clinical presentation of an animal affected with imha

Answer 5

Lethargic, pale gums, weight loss, inappetent, black tarry stools, elevated pulse, shallow or rapid breathing

Question 6

How do you diagnose imha

Answer 6

Blood test, low PCV values and serum is orange instead of beige

Question 7

How do you treat imha

Answer 7

Slow destruction of red blood cells by giving immunosuppressive corticosteroids. Also support dog while it is in red blood cell level recovery. This is done by giving a blood transfusion

Question 8

What is the prognosis for imha

Answer 8

Approximately 50% of dogs died within two weeks of admission

Question 9

What is immune mediated hemolytic anemia

Answer 9

Type two antibody mediated immune response.