What causes anemia in dogs?

Causes & Prevention of Anemia in Dogs: Veterinarian reviewed information that explains the causes of dog Anemia, including how it may be prevented. read more

Signs of anemia include tiredness, exercise intolerance (difficulty exercising), decreased appetite, and pale gums, though dogs with mild cases may not have any signs at all. A severe anemic may need a transfusion, and in all cases the underlying cause of the problem must be treated. read more

Iron deficiency anemia is a somewhat common disease in people, especially women. However, iron deficiency is uncommon in dogs and is usually secondary to some form of chronic blood loss. read more

Causes of Canine Anemia. There are three general categories of anemia in companion animals: anemia due to blood loss (hemorrhagic or iron-deficiency anemia), anemia due to destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), and anemia due to insufficient production of red blood cells (aplastic anemia). read more