What is anemia in dogs?

Generally, anemia happens when a dog’s body does not produce enough red blood cells or hemoglobin, which carry oxygen to the tissues in healthy canines. The cells produce energy and carbon dioxide is left behind, before being exhaled from the body via the lungs.

But with an insufficient number of red blood cells, less oxygen is carried to the tissues, which leads to fatigue and weakness.

Anemia is most often a symptom of an underlying disease, but can also be caused by severe blood loss due to conditions such as cancer or stomach ulcers. Other potential causes include injury, an accident or trauma.

Signs of Anemia:

• Weight loss
• Swelling in the jaw or face
• Vomiting
• Black stools
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness or lethargy
• Pale ears, gums or eyes
• Rapid breathing or fast pulse

What causes anemia in pets?

• Chronic diseases that suppress red blood cell production
• Cushing’s disease
• Infectious diseases (including canine distemper)
• Bleeding from the intestines
• Medications which interfere with production of red blood cells
• Severe blood loss due to injury or accident causes anemia in dogs?
• Blood loss caused by parasites
• Poisons or toxins
• Cancer
• Tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease
• Poor nutrition
• Bone marrow disease
• Kidney disease
• Hypothyroidism

How is anemia in pets treated?

If your dog is diagnosed with anemia, your veterinarian will recommend a treatment based on what’s causing the condition. Some treatments that your vet recommends could include:

• Intravenous fluids
• Deworming or parasite medications
• Gastrointestinal medication
• Chemotherapy
• Surgery
• Change in existing medications
• Antibiotics or immunosuppressive drugs
• Blood transfusion
• Bone marrow transfusion
• Potassium phosphate supplements

If your pet is displaying signs of anemia, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible to schedule an examination.

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