Hi List, I've been following the thread on Thrombocytopenia with interest. However, I am confused. Is a Cavalier that has large platelets that have to be hand counted considered affected with Thrombocytopenia? Or only a Cavalier that has a low platelet count, including both large and small platelets. Should breeders be testing for the presence of large platelets and breeding away from this condition? Or is it just a idiosyncrasy of Cavaliers. I know that many Boxers tend towards low-normal Thyroid, but this doesn't necessarily lead to Thyroid deficiency nor should one not breed an otherwise excellent dog just because he/she tests low-normal.
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