Can dogs get sickle cell disease?

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2026-05-14 01:50

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No, dogs cannot get sickle cell disease as it is a genetic condition specific to humans. Sickle cell disease is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene in humans, leading to abnormal red blood cell shapes. While dogs can experience various blood disorders, they do not have the same hemoglobin structure and thus do not develop this particular disease.

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