An auto - immune disease (autoimmune hemolytic anemia) is a common cause
of hemolysis in older adult pets, particularly dogs.
«We were inspired to carry out this analysis after treating a patient with a particularly striking
episode of hemolysis several days after a brown recluse spider bite,» he said.
To avoid the common
causes of hemolysis, blood should be collected and handled as atraumatically as possible.
Deconstructing sickle cell disease: reappraisal of the
role of hemolysis in the development of clinical subphenotypes
After strenuous activity or periods of excitement or stress, affected dogs may have
symptoms of hemolysis and muscle cell damage, which can include red or brown urine, muscle cramping and jaundice.
Affected dogs generally have a normal life expectancy, but may have recurrent episodes
of hemolysis after exercise and muscle wasting progressing to an inability to walk.