EP 411: Hypercoagulability & Thrombosis in Pets – Risks, Diagnosis & Management | Pet Care Partners

In Episode 411 of the Pet Care Partners Podcast, we explore the critical and often life-threatening issue of hypercoagulability and thrombosis in dogs and cats. Topics discussed: 🧬 What is hypercoagulability? Understanding Virchow’s Triad 🩸 Common causes: neoplasia, protein-losing nephropathy (PLN), hyperadrenocorticism, immune-mediated diseases, DIC, cardiac disease 🔬 Diagnostic tools: D-dimer, TEG (thromboelastography), PT/PTT, platelet count, fibrinogen 📍 Sites of thrombus formation: pulmonary arteries, aorta, portal veins, limb arteries (Aortic Thromboembolism) 💊 Therapeutics: low molecular weight heparin, clopidogrel, rivaroxaban, aspirin, tPA 📈 Monitoring and prognosis: early recognition saves lives Perfect for veterinary students, interns, and practicing clinicians looking to reinforce critical care and internal medicine principles involving coagulopathy. #Hypercoagulability #ThrombosisInPets #VetMedicine #VetPodcast #PetCarePartners #VeterinaryEducation #VetStudents #DVMlife #NAVLEprep #VetInternship #VetTechLife #SmallAnimalInternalMedicine #VeterinaryThrombosis #ClottingDisorders #ProteinLosingNephropathy #VetCriticalCare #PulmonaryThromboembolism #AorticThromboembolism #DIC #VeterinaryPathophysiology #VetEmergencyMedicine #BloodClotsPets #VeterinaryCardiology #Thromboelastography #VetPharmacology #FelineThrombosis #CanineHypercoagulability