Natural Help for Anemia in Pets

Title: Natural Help for Anemia in Pets Category: Just For Pets Clicks: 8 Listing added: Mar 8, 2010 Comments: 0

Anemia occurs in animals when they have a lower than normal level of red blood cells (also referred to as erythrocytes) carrying oxygen to the body. Red blood cells contain a protein compound known as hemoglobin that gives blood its red color and transports oxygen to all the essential parts of the body. When there is a significant decrease in the number of red blood cells produced, the animal has to work extra hard to supply oxygen throughout the body. Animals with anemia have an increased heart rate which often causes fatigue, pale gums and depression.