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Abnormal findings in haemograms of Dachshund puppies: Presumptive (Immunodeficiency) familial disease
In a litter of seven Dachshund puppies, one subject was stillborn and six presented with diffuse skin
infections characterized by dermatitis, abscessation, pustules, crusts and ulcers. Two of the puppies were
referred for further evaluation. One male puppy was referred at four months of age and a sister litter mate was
referred two months later. A complete blood count, biochemical and histological examination were performed
on these puppies to identify the pathologic process. Clinical, biochemical, haematological and histological
evaluation of subjects. This report characterizes quantitative and qualitative haematological abnormalities in
two puppies that resulted in a diagnosis of dysmyelopoiesis. The existence of a familial immunodeficiency
syndrome was speculated. This is the first report of such a syndrome in Dachshund puppie