Anemia in dogs is a disease that is directly related to the low presence of red blood cells in the dog's blood. It can occur for different reasons: wounds, the presence of parasites, parvovirus or the excessive appearance of antibodies. The veterinarian is the only professional capable of diagnosing and treating this disease effectively, which can easily be confused with other common ailments in dogs due to the symptoms it presents.
In this article on our site we will give you some advice about feeding and care that we can offer to a dog suffering from anemia and is undergoing treatment. Although these are tips that do not put your dog's he alth at risk, it is advisable to consult a professional whenever you have any doubts.
Keep reading and discover the proposals on our site to promote the recovery of dogs with anemia with homemade and natural treatments:
Use of home remedies for anemia in dogs
The treatment of anemia in dogs basically focuses on acting on the causes that cause it, for that reason, we can offer you a food and care that improve their condition and he alth in general. Below we will detail the different types of home and natural treatments that we can offer to a dog with anemia. Do not forget that these tips are not a substitute for veterinary treatment.
Feeding a dog with anemia
Food plays a very important role in dogs suffering from anemia, since important deficiencies in protein, iron and vitamins are often observed. Except in cases of internal hemorrhagic anemia caused by an ulcer (in which case the dog will be treated with acid bombs and antibiotics) we can offer the following foods to give the sick dog strength and help him recover some necessary nutrients:
Iron is essential to help in the treatment of dogs with anemia. It is estimated that dogs need to include 1 milligram of iron for every 12 grams of food. Quality foods are the most recommended since they allow the animal to correctly absorb the nutritional contribution that it needs. Some foods rich in iron are:
- Beef liver
- Mutton
- Beef
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Anchovies
- Nice
- Sardine
- Beans or beans
- Clams
- Cockles
The vitamins of type C help to absorb iron correctly, so it will also be useful to think about foods rich in it. The sun is another factor that also helps in the absorption of this important vitamin. Some foods rich in vitamin C are:
- Peppers
- Cantaloupe
- Cauliflower
- Spinach
- Raw cabbage
Proteins are very beneficial for dogs with anemia as they will help them gain strength and energy that will allow them to overcome more easily the illness. Some protein foods that we can easily find at home are:
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Rice
- Mackerel
- Mackerel
- Gold
- Brussels sprouts
- Broccoli
- Spinach
B-type vitamins are another very useful nutritional supplement for improving the he alth of a dog suffering from anemia. Many of the foods mentioned above already have this vitamin but we will offer you some more to enrich the diet of the dog with anemia:
- Pork kidneys
- Lamb Brain
- Beef heart
- Mackerel
- Oatmeal
- Rice flour
- Apple
- Watermelon
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Dandelion
- Banana
Example of homemade diet for a dog with anemia
This recipe is very simple and easy to make and it has a bit of each of the ingredients mentioned above. In addition, the quality of the products and the homemade preparation will help your dog to eat, one of the most common problems in anemia.
Get the following ingredients
- 200 grams of rice
- 1 red pepper
- 1 egg
- 200 grams of salmon
- 1 sweet potato
Follow this simple step by step
- Prepare a saucepan with plenty of water on the stove and add a little olive oil.
- When the water is boiling, you should add the rice that takes approximately 20 minutes to cook.
- Cut the other ingredients into appropriate pieces for the size of your dog. The most common is in small dice.
- When there are 10 minutes left to finish cooking, add the remaining ingredients: pepper, egg, salmon and tuna.
- When the process is finished, simply remove the rice and ingredients and let them sit until they cool down a bit.
- Crush the egg (with the shell included) and mix all the ingredients well.
- Use the appropriate amount for your dog's size.
Tricks for a dog with anemia that doesn't want to eat
Observing how our dog's he alth worsens is a terrible feeling because, although we prepare delicious and tasty recipes, on many occasions it does not seem to be enough for a sick dog. If this is your case, on our site we offer you some tricks that can help you:
- Try to encourage him to drink chicken broth (no s alt or other seasonings) instead of water. This will hydrate you and give you plenty of protein.
- If your dog accepts to drink the chicken broth, try including rice and vegetables rich in vitamins such as apple and cauliflower.
- If your dog has no problem eating fruit, try offering him small pieces of watermelon and melon that are very rich in water and vitamins. However, he tries not to abuse them as they have a high sugar content
- Although they are not particularly digestible, some dogs perfectly accept the consumption of soft cheese without s alt, which is an excellent source of protein.
Caring for a dog with anemia
The dog with anemia feels weak and sensitive typical of the lack of vitamins and iron, so we must take precautions during walks trying not to expose it to excessive heat, exercise or extremely long walks. We'll try to get you to drink cool water or soup frequently to avoid dehydration throughout the day. This can cause an increase in the urge to urinate, so it will be useful to take more short walks during the day.
Let's not forget that one of the most common causes of anemia is due to the appearance of external or intestinal parasites. Deworming our dog Externally on a monthly basis and deworming internally on a quarterly basis will be good advice so that this does not happen again. Following the vaccination schedule and the veterinary visit every 6 months will be ways to prevent this disease from recurring.
