Unfractionated and low-molecular-weight heparin for hypercoagulability in dogs and cats: a new type of heparin, low-molecular-weight heparin, shows promise as an effective and easier-to-use form of therapy for people prone to thromboembolism. Does the same hold true for dogs and cats?

Hypercoagulability refers to an increased risk of thrombus formation. (1) In people, hypercoagulability can be either a congenital or an acquired condition. Congenital hypercoagulability occurs when certain anticoagulant factors such [...]