Causes of hemolytic anemia in dogs
Caused by infectious factors. Such as leptospirosis, herpes pathogens, trypanosomiasis, hemolytic streptococcus infection, etc. Toxic diseases. Heavy metal poisoning such as: lead, copper, arsenic, mercury, etc.; chemical drug poisoning: benzene, phenol, sulfonamide, etc. Hemolytic anemia can also be caused by police dogs inhaling TNT explosives while performing tasks. Antigen-antibody reaction. Hemolytic anemia in newborn dogs. Because the blood type of the newborn is different from that of the mother dog, an antigen-antibody reaction occurs after ingesting breast milk, resulting in hemolytic anemia in the puppies. Transfusion of heterotypic blood types can also cause hemolysis. Other factors, such as high fever, lymphosarcoma, myeloid leukemia, plasma hemoglobin hypertrophy, and red blood cell pyruvate kinase deficiency, can cause hemolytic anemia.Symptoms of hemolytic anemia in dogs
The main symptoms are visible yellowing of the mucous membranes, yellowing of the corners of the skin and mouth, depression, weakness in movement, and weight loss. In the later stage, the visible mucous membranes may be white and yellow, lethargic, and hemoglobinuria. , body decline.
