Clinical References & Academic Literature
The clinical decision frameworks, weight-based calculators, and safety guides provided throughout this portal are derived from published peer-reviewed consensus statements, leading veterinary textbooks, and multi-center veterinary trials.
Core Consensus Statements
ACVIM Consensus Statement on the Treatment of Immune-Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia in Dogs
This fundamental consensus statement outlines standard immunosuppressive drugs, establishes the clinical difference between single and dual therapeutic protocols, and implements absolute caps on daily steroid limits for large-breed dogs.
ACVIM Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis of Immune-Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia in Dogs and Cats
This diagnostic reference defines criteria for identifying true immune-mediated destruction of red blood cells. It provides standards for slide agglutination checks, Coombs testing, and species-specific spherocytosis assessment.
Large Animal & Secondary Research
Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia and thrombocytopenia in 25 adult equids: 1997-2016
An authoritative retrospective equine study exploring clinical presentations, diagnoses, immunomodulating therapies, and treatment outcomes for secondary and primary large animal autoimmune blood disorders.
Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE)
An exhaustive guideline series establishing prescribing rules for clopidogrel, aspirin, and factor Xa inhibitors like rivaroxaban. It emphasizes the clinical recommendation of monotherapy protocols to minimize severe bleeding risks.
These clinical resources are maintained as an open academic service for the veterinary community. New literature releases, consensus updates, and revised dosing statements are regularly audited to keep clinical calculators accurate and dependable.