P2RY12-associated Bleeding Disorder

This disorder may lead to excessive bleeding in the event of surgery or trauma. The excessive bleeding is caused by a failure of blood platelet aggregation, and may potentially be fatal. Spontaneous bleeding is usually not encountered in affected dogs.

Affected dogs should be monitored closely for excessive and prolonged bleeding during and after any required surgical procedures or after any trauma. Blood or platelet transfusions should be provided as necessary to ensure proper clotting if other means are unsuccessful.

There are many responsibilities to consider when breeding dogs. Regardless of test results it is important that your dog is in good general health and that you are in a position to care for the puppies if new responsible owners are not found. For first time or novice breeders, advice can be found at most kennel club websites.

This disease is autosomal recessive meaning that two copies of the mutation are needed for disease signs to be shown. A carrier dog with one copy of the P2RY12 bleeding defect mutation can be safely bred with a clear dog with no copies of the P2RY12 bleeding defect mutation. About half of the puppies will have one copy (carriers) and half will have no copies of the P2RY12 bleeding defect mutation. A dog with two copies of the P2RY12 bleeding defect mutation can be safely bred with a clear dog. The resulting puppies will all be carriers. Puppies in a litter which is expected to contain carriers should be tested prior to breeding. Carrier to carrier matings are not advised as the resulting litter may contain affected puppies. Please note: It is possible that disease signs similar to the ones caused by the P2RY12 bleeding defect mutation could develop due to a different genetic or clinical cause.