Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMT) in Dogs: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Understanding Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMT) in Dogs Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT), also known as autoimmune thrombocytopenia, is a serious condition affecting dogs. It’s characterized by a significantly low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) caused by the body’s own immune system attacking and destroying platelets. Platelets are crucial for blood clotting, so their deficiency can lead to life-threatening bleeding. Unlike … Read more

CIDP: Understanding Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

What is CIDP Disease? Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive weakness and loss of reflexes in the limbs. It’s an autoimmune disease, meaning the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath – the protective covering around the nerves. This damage disrupts the transmission of nerve signals, leading … Read more

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