Introduction: Thrombocytopenia has been associated with some neoplastic processes, including hematologic neoplasia. There is no information regarding specific changes in platelet measurands in dogs with hematologic neoplasia compared with healthy dogs. The objectives of our study were to establish...

In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the platelet count and platelet indices in cats and dogs diagnosed with lymphoma. Lymphoma, a malignant tumor that is very common in cats and dogs, is more common in middle-aged and older cats and dogs. For diagnostic purposes, complete blood count, serum...

Background: Acidemia in sick dogs often results from the accumulation of lactic acid. The resulting decrease in blood pH can have many physiologic effects, including alteration of platelet function. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the effect of hyperlactatemia and subsequent acidemia on platelet...

Accurate platelet count measurement with point-of-care testing (POCT) using an automated impedance-based hematology analyzer is difficult, particularly in cats. Microsemi LC-662 (LC) is a new POCT automated impedance-based hematology analyzer for use in veterinary clinics. In this study, we...

Background: Canine babesiosis is an important tick-borne disease in endemic regions. One of the relevant subspecies in Europe is Babesia canis, and it can cause severe clinical signs such as hemolytic anemia. Apart from acute clinical symptoms dogs can also have a more chronic disease development...

Background: Thrombocytopenia in dogs is common in critical care medicine, but availability of fresh platelet concentrates in veterinary medicine can be limiting. Lyophilized platelets have long shelf-lives and can be easily transported, stored, and administered in various settings. Objective: To...

It is well known that thrombocytopenia is the most commonly acquired haemostatic disorder in dogs and can be potentially life-threatening. With the use of automated analysers, platelet indices such as Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), Platelet Distribution Width (PDW), and Platelet Large Cell Ratio...

Background: The study was aimed to find out the epidemiological data of canine mammary tumor in Dachshund breed in relation to age, growth rate, lymph node status, histological type of tumor and to compare hematological alterations of any within the tumor to compare hematological alterations due to ...

Background: Pseudothrombocytopenia secondary to platelet clumping is a common cause of preanalytic error for platelet counts in dogs, cats, and horses. In human beings, it is suggested that prewarming blood samples to 37°C prior to hematology analysis will reduce platelet clumping. Objectives: The...

Objective: The purpose of this study was 2-fold: to evaluate whether the timing of collection influences the platelet counts and leukocyte counts of PRP samples, and to evaluate growth factor concentrations in canine PRP after freezing and storage without a preservation agent for 6 months of time....