Von Willebrand disease type III(VWD III)
Also known as: Von Willebrand Disease Type 3 · vWD Type III · Von-Willebrand-Jürgens-Syndrom Typ 3 · Severe von Willebrand disease · vWD3 · …
Overview
What it is
Von Willebrand disease type III is a severe, inherited bleeding disorder affecting the blood and circulatory system. It is caused by a near-total lack of Von Willebrand factor, which is a specific protein that helps blood cells stick together to form clots. Without this protein, the dog's body cannot properly stop bleeding after an injury or surgery.
How it presents
Symptoms typically appear during puppyhood. Owners may notice spontaneous nosebleeds, bleeding gums, blood in the stool, or unusually prolonged bleeding from minor cuts and routine veterinary procedures.
Treatment
This is a lifelong, incurable condition that requires careful management to prevent injuries, alongside emergency blood transfusions when bleeding episodes occur. Lifetime veterinary care and emergency treatments typically cost between 3,000 and 15,000 EUR.
How it's tested
Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Labogen-Panel)
Primary testDNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Labogen / Laboklin) — bündelt alle relevanten Erbkrankheiten der Rasse in einem Test.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Feragen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Feragen, Österreich) — gleiches Konzept wie Labogen.
Issuing body: Feragen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Embark Breed + Health Panel(Embark)
DNA testUS-Anbieter; 250+ genetische Erkrankungen + Abstammung. Anerkennung in DE/AT variiert je nach VDH-Verein.
Issuing body: Embark
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
MyDogDNA Panel(MyDogDNA)
DNA testGenoscoper-basiertes Panel (Mars Petcare). 200+ Erkrankungen + Rassenkomposition.
Issuing body: MyDogDNA
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Von Willebrand disease type III?
Von Willebrand disease type III is a severe, inherited bleeding disorder affecting the blood and circulatory system. It is caused by a near-total lack of Von Willebrand factor, which is a specific protein that helps blood cells stick together to form clots. Without this protein, the dog's body cannot properly stop bleeding after an injury or surgery.
How is Von Willebrand disease type III tested?
Tests currently in our database: Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Embark Breed + Health Panel, MyDogDNA Panel.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.