Treatment:

• Attempt should be made to correct primary causes with appropriate measures
• In severe cases, whole blood transfusion is carried out.
• Plasma extender; haemacel may be used @ 10-15ml/kg, b.wt.
• Haematinic preparations may be used in less severe cases and as supportive treatment after transfusion.
• Iron preparation; ferrous sulphate are injected IV, gives rapid response. Ferrous sulphate, 4-8 g, 1 dose BID for 3 days
• Fersolate tablet @ 1-2 tab, BID for dog
• Imferon injection available in 2 ml ampule. Sig; 4 amps (6-8ml) at a time daily or alternate days according to severity through IM route
• Iron dextran @ 5-10 ml. I/M
• Liver extract; Belamyl injection, Livogen injection @ 5-10 ml in alternate days in case of severe anemia.
• Livogen syrup @ 1-2 t.s.f, BID, PO for small animals
• In case of immune mediated hemolytic anemia, glucocorticoid therapy is given. Prednisolone @ 1-2 mg/kg, PO, BID.
• Dexamethasone is given @0.3-0.5 mg/kg, IV, OD
• For immunosuppression in dogs and cats, azathioprine is used @ 2mg/kg, PO, OD. Cyclosporine can be used @ 5-10 mg/kg, b.wt., PO, BID