title: von Willebrand's disease in the dog and cat.
abstract: Von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is a bleeding disorder that is recognized commonly in dogs but rarely in cats. This article presents the pathophysiology and clinical features of vWD, including a discussion of inherited and acquired types of vWD. Laboratory evaluation and treatment of vWD are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000502:physiology; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D014842:von Willebrand Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D014841:von Willebrand Factor / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D014841:von Willebrand Factor