2016 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program

Records of animals diagnosed with ITP between 2004 and 2014 were retrospectively reviewed at a multi-disciplinary hospital. Cases were included if a diagnosis of presumptive primary ITP had been made with a platelet count of below 50x10 9 /l (ref 200 -500). Dogs diagnosed with secondary ITP were excluded, as were cases that did not have assessment for underlying disease, with minimum investigation required comprising full haematological and biochemical assessment including blood film evaluation, abdominal ultrasonography and thoracic radiography. Infectious disease PCR tests were also performed in some cases at the discretion of the clinician involved. Referring veterinary practices were contacted for follow-up information regarding length of treatment, ongoing vaccination protocols including dates and vaccination administered, and survival data as required.