{"id":4196,"date":"2024-04-25T10:55:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T10:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/?p=4196"},"modified":"2025-11-01T05:46:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T05:46:24","slug":"what-is-anaemia-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/pet-health\/what-is-anaemia-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Anaemia in Dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anaemia in dogs refers to the reduced number of RBCs, haemoglobin (Hb) or both in the circulatory system. Anaemia is not a disease but the result of some other disease or condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The role of haemoglobin is to carry oxygen to different parts of the body. A dog who is anaemic will show symptoms that are similar to that of hypoxia (lack of oxygen).<\/span><\/p>\n

The average lifespan of a RBC is around 3 months. When they become old\/damaged they are removed from the circulatory system and new RBCs take their place.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, a reduced number of RBCs is only possible if the rate of destruction is higher than the rate of production of the RBCs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Different Types of Anaemia in Dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The two basic types of anaemia in dogs are regenerative anaemia and non-regenerative anaemia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regenerative Anaemia in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n

Regenerative anaemia refers to the condition where the bone marrow responds to the low count of RBCs and\/or haemoglobin in circulation. The bone marrow can generate more RBCs in response to low RBCs, but for some reason cannot meet the optimal requirement of RBCs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-Regenerative Anaemia in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n

Non-regenerative anaemia is when the dog\u2019s bone marrow doesn\u2019t produce enough precursor RBC cells in response to low RBCs circulating in the system. It can be caused by bone marrow suppression, chronic diseases (renal, cancer), chronic deficiencies and\/or inflammatory diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the Difference Between Blood Loss Anaemia, Haemolytic Anaemia and Bone Marrow Suppression Anaemia?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Blood loss anaemia is as straightforward as it sounds. It is the lack of enough RBCs and\/or haemoglobin in the system due to the massive loss of blood from an open wound. The bleeding can be external or internal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hemolytic anaemia is when the RBCs and\/or haemoglobin in circulation are broken down faster than they are made.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bone marrow suppression anaemia happens when the cells inside the bone marrow do not produce enough RBC, WBC and platelets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Can Cause Blood Loss Anaemia in Dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The main cause of blood loss anaemia in dogs include –<\/span><\/p>\n