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Thoroughbred Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Thoroughbred

EQUINE· LARGE· Lifespan: 25-30 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Catastrophic Musculoskeletal Injury	Elevated in racing	2-5 years (racing)	LIFE THREATENING	Pre-race lameness exam, periodic radiographs of fetlocks and cannon bones
Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH)	50-80%	Athletic maturity	MODERATE RISK	Post-exercise endoscopy
Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD)	10-25%	6-18 months	MODERATE RISK	Radiographic survey of predilection sites at weanling age
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)	80-90% in training	Any age in training	MODERATE RISK	Gastroscopy if performance changes or inappetence

Test	Breed Normal	General Range	Note
PCV/Hematocrit	35-50%	32-48%	Athletic horses trend higher. Splenic contraction during excitement can elevate PCV by 10-15%.

Pad recovery stall. Limit anesthesia time < 2 hours. IV fluids at 10 mL/kg/hr. MAP > 70 mmHg. Assisted recovery recommended.