Dog Anemia

Dog anaemia or anemia of dogs is shown by pale dog, lack of energy, depression. We discuss how to treat and detect iron deficiency in dogs.

Dog Anemia

ANAEMIA (POVERTY OF BLOOD) is shown by paleness of the mucous membranes, weak and slow pulse and heart-beat, lack of energy, depression and lassitude. As the disease progresses, the eye sinks, becoming dull, the gait is staggering, the breathing becomes labored and wheezy, and the dog gradually sinks.

The causes are poor food, exhaustive demands on stud dogs, excessive secretion of milk, and allowing bitches to suckle puppies too long. Anaemia may also be the result of some other disease impoverishing the system, and it is not infrequently a consequence of the dog harboring worms. Give in small quantities and frequently the most nourishing foods milk, flesh, broths, etc. pepsin porci to assist digestion, and wine of iron or syrup of phosphates as a tonic. Sergeant's, Clayton's, or Dent's condition pills are a good tonic. At the same time see that the dog is warmly housed and that he gets plenty of sunlight and fresh air.

Make sure your dog gets iron tablets from the vet or a shot.

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