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Anaemia in greyhounds
Craig Jones Australia (Verified User) Posts 33 Dogs 1 / Races 0 13 Mar 2013 00:44
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Hello, can anyone help out on what causes anaemia in greyhounds and also the best way to treat anaemia? is it short term or is it a long term illness?? Cheers
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 13 Mar 2013 00:49
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Hi Craig could be as simple as iron deficiency,but as extreme as hookworm mate,i would get the dog to a vet for a blood test,both of these conditions would be tested for once the vet knows why the dog has been presented.good luck mate. ( iron supplement will rectify the problem/iron rich foods as well,once treated for the cause,shouldn't be a long term problem)
Craig Jones Australia (Verified User) Posts 33 Dogs 1 / Races 0 13 Mar 2013 01:01
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Cheers Daryl, I've had the blood count done which determined anaemia but I wasn't sure about the best treatment for it or if it is common within greyhounds...cheers
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 13 Mar 2013 01:11
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ok mate thats good that you have had that done,i would suggest to use a product called Ironcyclen,made by Vetsearch,give 5mls daily for 3 days on,then three days off cycle & keep this up as a routine additive to it's feed.if you are feeding calcium,try not to feed both supplements in the same feed,give seprately( one at night,the other in the morning).you should see a change in the colour of youre dogs gums,& also look better in general,good luck.
Howard Gray Australia (Verified User) Posts 2280 Dogs 274 / Races 200 13 Mar 2013 01:11
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Craig, you sound like a newcomer to the training ranks, I'd thoroughly recommend you have a look at Tom Meulman's great little website for a better understanding of all things greyhound. See link for his website and specifically the blood profiles page.
Melissa Hayward Australia (Verified User) Posts 764 Dogs 10 / Races 0 13 Mar 2013 03:21
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craig jones wrote:
Cheers Daryl, I've had the blood count done which determined anaemia but I wasn't sure about the best treatment for it or if it is common within greyhounds...cheers
If I ever have an anaemic pup/dog I get bloods and fecal exams. Sometimes you need the fecal exam too determine if its worm or parasites.
Tom Welsh Australia (Verified User) Posts 2112 Dogs 67 / Races 11 20 May 2014 23:55
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Hi Carole Brown
I sent you an email - hoping you could take a look please?
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