Flea Bite Anemia in animals

by kphev Pets

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Fleas are definitely extremely typical outside parasites seen in all areas of the country.   When infestation is heavy, particularly in young puppies as well as kittens, there can always be the danger of flea bite anemia. Because fleas are starved blood feeders, red blood cell counts can decrease considerably particularly in these younger animals. Symptoms include lethargy, weakness, pale gums, low body temperature, as well as in serious situations death may occur.

Treatment of flea bite anemia includes supportive care in addition to particular therapy for the flea infestations, such as products like Frontline plus or advantage II. Affected animals may be bathed to eliminate adult fleas. An oral feline as well as canine flea medication, such as Capstar can be given, which quickly kills adult fleas within a few hours.  warm subcutaneous or IV fluid therapy may be needed, in addition to supportive vitamin therapy.  In serious cases, transfusion may be required to bring back red blood cell counts to normal.  Prevention of flea bite anemia includes utilizing particular products to kill as well as avoid flea infestation such as the products discussed above.