| Anemia is a cat health issue that many cat owners | | | | If the vet finds abnormal readings this may be the |
| deal with. It is usually noticed first when the cat | | | | indicator of anemia. Always remember that at times |
| yawns and you see its normally pink mouth is a little | | | | the cat may look healthy to you but still be anemic. |
| whiter than usual. Other symptoms you may notice | | | | Anemia appears with different severity. The more |
| include a pale tongue and pale gums around it's teeth. | | | | extreme cases of anemia may be deadly to your |
| If you notice these things odds are your cat may | | | | loving pet. To avoid having bad scenarios with anemia |
| have anemia. | | | | in your cat you should take care of your cats health |
| Other things you can check to determine if your pet | | | | by getting routine checkups. Early detection and |
| has anemia is to look at the conjunctiva, the pink | | | | prevention are key factors in protecting your pet. |
| area around the eyes. If they appear to be pale or | | | | Anemia is caused by a reduction in the number of |
| have a transparent tone instead of being light pink in | | | | red blood cells produced by the bone marrow or a |
| color, you may well be dealing with anemia. If you | | | | reduction in the amount of circulating cells. |
| find these symptoms you may then want to have a | | | | In severe cases your cat may need a transfusion |
| vet check your pet over to get a proper diagnosis. | | | | which also includes making sure that the blood your |
| Anemia will affect your cat's mood making them | | | | pet is receiving is a compatible blood type. In less |
| weak, listless and lethargic. Other symptoms you | | | | severe cases your cat may be treated with medicine |
| may see include shallow breathing, fever and | | | | and diet. Erythropoietin replacement is used for cats |
| discolored urine. | | | | with chronic kidney failure. Other types of anemia |
| Veterinarians can determine anemia by taking some | | | | may be caused by cancers or terminal infections that |
| blood and doing a blood count. This checks the | | | | are not treated effectively. |
| amount of red blood cells and other data. Some vets | | | | Monitor your cats health routinely to enjoy a long |
| will also complete a test for Feline Leukemia Virus | | | | happy life together. |
| also to help determine the problem. | | | | |