Anemia in dogs-PET's tOwn

There are three types different of anemia that affect to the dogs: the anemia hemorrhagic, the anemia hemolytic and the anemia aplastic. The three are often an effective treatment if detected and treated in time, it will be important to see a specialist as soon as possible.

Anemia in dogs

In this article from ExpertoAnimal you will find information concerning each of these diseases, we will explain which are the symptoms that can help you detect it and how it is. In addition, we will give you some tricks so that you know how to care for and feed your dog with a better supply of iron for anemia.

Read on and discover everything you need to know about anemia in dogs:

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Index
What is canine anemia?
Causes and risk factors of anemia in dogs
Symptoms of anemia in dogs
Diagnosis of canine anemia
Treatment of canine anemia
Preventing anemia in dogs

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Causes and risk factors of anemia in dogs

There are four types of anemia directly related to the different causes that lead. Then you generally will detail what are these guys and why they occur:



hemorrhagic anemia

This anemia is directly related to blood loss and there are different reasons that may develop: wounds, external parasites or ulcers. The dog losing blood is weak and unstable. Blood in urine or blood in dog feces are one of the symptoms that can help detect hemorrhagic anemia if produced domestically.

Hemolytic anemia

This type of anemia is related to the dog's immune system that modifies the natural cycle of destroying red blood cells and prevent them from breeding to achieve the proper ratio in the blood. It can also result from hereditary diseases and internal parasites. It can lead to the onset of jaundice. There are two types of hemolytic anemia:

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia: This is usually the most common anemia and destruction of red blood cells is forced by the appearance of antibodies that directly attack these cells.
Congenital hemolytic anemia: In this case the destruction of red blood cells is caused pro common hereditary causes cocker spaniel or English springer spaniel.

Aplastic anemia

In this case the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow is not enough to offset the natural loss of these cells. It can be caused by tumors, toxins, infections (parvovirus and Ehrlichia), radiation and chronic renal failure.

Symptoms of anemia in dogs

Symptoms of anemia in dogs may vary depending on the type of anemia afflicting the animal or the time it takes latent inside. These symptoms outside help in the diagnosis of anemia in dogs, can also be symptoms of other diseases. The most common are:

Pale gums and mucous
Weakness
Depression
Lethargy
Lack of appetite
Blood in the stool
Exercise intolerance
Tachycardia
Fainting
Tachycardia
Difficulty breathing



Diagnosis of canine anemia

In addition to the symptoms and general physical examination, diagnosis through a blood test (blood test) is essential to make sure that it is actually anemic. You can also take a urine or stool that purpose.

However, this diagnosis does not indicate exactly the reasons that have caused so should make extra tests if it is not determined exactly what causes through these two analyzes. Some of the tests to be performed include:

Curettage of bone marrow
Bone marrow biopsy
abdominocentesis
Bone scan
ultrasound
endoscopy
specific analyzes for different parasites
Analysis for toxins
Depending on the result one treatment or another will apply. Do not forget that the veterinarian is the only person able to diagnose this disease, that is why you should never treat a dog without a diagnosis by a professional.



Treatment of canine anemia

Treatment will depend on each individual case and will be recommended as what are the causes of anemia. Veterinarian is the only one who must decide the right treatment for each dog, but some common treatments for canine anemia include:

blood transfusions
Bone marrow transplant
Administration of immunosuppressants
Iron supplementation
gastrointestinal protectors
Antibiotics
Use of pest control
The prognosis is highly variable and depends on each case. Dogs with mild anemia and eliminate simple causes have a very good prognosis. Instead, dogs have anemia caused by tumors, cancer or other serious problems, have a more guarded prognosis.


Preventing anemia in dogs

The different causes of anemia in dogs make it impossible to propose a single system of prevention. Nevertheless, except for cases of anemia associated with genetic causes, we can ensure good nutrition, quality care and regular veterinary examination can help us avoid some causes of this disease. Besides early detection of anemia may encourage more effective treatment.

This article is for information only, in ExpertoAnimal.com have no power to prescribe veterinary treatments or make any diagnosis. We invite you to take your pet to the vet if present any kind of condition or discomfort.