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Blood Transfusionsare for those severely anemic cats that need an immediate boost of red blood cells or death will be imminent. A Few Words of Caution When Using Iron Supplements However, before reaching toxic levels of iron, a diet high in iron can have negative consequences such as reducing the absorption of zinc and copper. [2][3] The absorption of non-heme iron is affected by many parameters. It is enhanced if the body's iron reserves are low, if the diet is high in iron, or in presence of vitamin C. Its absorption can be reduced by high levels of calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, as well as high levels of fiber like psyllium, presence of anti-nutrient like phytic acids, oxalates, and tannin.

The different forms of iron in supplements contain varying amounts of elemental iron. For example, ferrous fumarate is 33% elemental iron by weight, whereas ferrous sulfate is 20% and ferrous gluconate is 12% elemental iron [ 27]. Fortunately, elemental iron is listed in the Supplement Facts panel, so consumers do not need to calculate the amount of iron supplied by various forms of iron supplements. Anemia can be a frightening diagnosis, but your cat’s prognosis will depend on the type and severity of his anemia, as well as any conditions that may be causing it. Many anemic cats do well with appropriate treatment, especially if the anemia is caught early on, but your vet will be able to provide you with specific information about your cat’s condition. If your cat’s anemia is the result of a condition like cancer or an autoimmune disease, the prognosis may not be favorable. Mycoplasma haemofelis infection (feline infectious anaemia, formerly known as Haemobartonella felis infection), or other similar organisms However, there are two different forms of iron: heme iron, a kind of iron bound to heme proteins, and non-heme iron. [2]Iron toxicity in cats happens after ingesting excessive amounts of soluble iron, usually in the form of iron supplements, multivitamins, or gardening products that contain iron. This poses a higher risk in households with pregnant women or nursing mothers. Short MW, Domagalski JE. Iron deficiency anemia: evaluation and management. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Jan 15;87(2):98-104. [ PubMed abstract] In severe cases of iron-deficiency anemia or if a cat cannot tolerate oral supplements, a veterinarian might consider injectable iron or even blood transfusions. These alternatives can provide a faster response in critical situations but are generally used when oral supplementation isn’t feasible or effective.

Suchdev PS, Williams AM, Mei Z, Flores-Ayala R, Pasricha SR, Rogers LM, Namaste SM. Assessment of iron status in settings of inflammation: challenges and po Blood Loss: Conditions that result in blood loss, such as trauma, surgery, or severe flea infestations, might lead to iron-deficiency anemia. Ferrocat B12 liquid Iron nutritional supplement is specially blended and fortified with Multivitamins and Amino acids. Ferrocat B12 is especially helpful in cats with nutritional deficiencies, helps to stimulate immune system, stimulate appetite and development. Liquid Ironis given as an oral supplement. Along with the iron, some of these liquids contain other vitamins such as B-complex and amino acids.

Taylor CL, Brannon PM. Introduction to workshop on iron screening and supplementation in iron-replete pregnant women and young children. Am J Clin Nutr. 2017 Dec;106(Suppl 6):1547S-54S. [ PubMed abstract] A high caloric dietary supplementis not a direct iron supplement per say, but it does help increase the appetite of both cats and kittens, which may be enough to boost the iron levels through high quality nutrition alone. In addition to or in place of a transfusion, your vet may recommend treatments like antibiotics or immunosuppressive medication. Some cats will benefit from iron supplementation. If your cat is exhibiting any of these symptoms, be sure to make an appointment with your vet, as anemia and iron deficiency can be fatal if left untreated. How is Iron Supplemented? Frequent blood donors have an increased risk of iron deficiency [ 5]. In the United States, adults may donate blood as often as every 8 weeks, which can deplete iron stores. About 25%–35% of regular blood donors develop iron deficiency [ 52]. In a study of 2,425 blood donors, men who had given at least three and women who had given at least two whole-blood donations in the previous year were more than five times as likely to have depleted iron stores as first-time donors [ 53]. A clinical trial of iron supplementation found that of 215 adults who had donated a unit of blood within the past 3–8 days, those randomized to take an iron supplement (37.5 mg/day elemental iron from ferrous gluconate) for 24 weeks recovered their lost hemoglobin and iron in less than half the time of those not given the supplement [ 52]. Without iron supplementation, two-thirds of the donors had not recovered the iron they lost, even after 24 weeks. People with cancer