![]() We would see elevated urea/creatinine.Ĭan be used to see if a cancerous mass ( such as a spleen tumor) is present In organ failure, especially kidney failure animals are anemic. This complements the blood test- here we are looking at protein levels – in blood loss the protein in the blood is also lower. Here we are looking for clumping of the red blood cells- they ‘auto-agglutinate’ due to the presence of antibodies that cause them to clump together. In cats the microscopic exam can often pick up a common parasite that can cause anemia, called Hemobartonella In cases of splenic tumors, damaged red cells called schistocytes may be found. In immune mediated hemolytic anemia, a type of cell called a spherocyte is often present. Microscopic blood smear is used to determine what type of red blood cells are present, to estimate the number of immature red cells ( reticulocytes), and see signs of red cells that suggest a certain type of disease. This shows the number of red cells, and hemoglobin level, PLUS red blood size, and determine the number of young or ‘immature’ red blood cells called reticulocytes. This is a percentage of the blood’s volume that is taken up by red blood cells.Ī few drops of blood are spun in a centrifuge, and the blood tube is measured against a chart to see the PCV. ![]() IF you suspect that your dog or cat is anemic, the first step is to have a complete physical exam by your veterinarian. Pica, which is consumption of non-food based items such as dirt, paper, wax, grass, ice, and hair, may be a symptom of iron deficiency.Pale gums, paleness of the whites of the eyes ( sclera).Signs and Symptoms of anemia vary based on the underlying cause, but here are the common ones: Depending on the extent of the anemia, there is a number of different clinical signs. Hemoglobin (found inside Red Blood Cells) carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of your pet’s body.Īnemia leads to a lack of oxygen in your dogs and cats cells. There are several different kinds of anemia, caused by a variety of underlying causes. Anemia is a decrease in number of red blood cells (RBCs) or decreased amount of hemoglobin in the blood.Īnemia is the most common disorder of the your pet’s blood.
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