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Factor IX Deficiency (Cairn Terrier)

Body function:
Heart & Blood
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Hemophilia B, also known as factor IX deficiency, is a blood clotting disorder caused by a mutation in the F9 gene. Dogs with the condition lack factor IX, a necessary component of blood clotting. These dogs may bleed excessively as a result of even minor traumas.
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