How do you go about correcting kitten anemia?

Answer by  rolala (171)

Take your kitten to a vet to have it thoroughly checked out and then discuss the best kitten diet and long-term strategy on how to combat and reverse the anemia.

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

Give your pet food that is rich in iron as well as kitty geritol or vitamins. Pet Tenic will give your pet an appetite as well. Make sure kitten is clean and eliminate fleas.

Answer by  Vanessa (387)

The first step is to get rid of the fleas, it can get better on its own with momma cats milk, but you will want to put the kitten on a high protien wet food or an iron supplement safe for kittens that you get from your vet.

Answer by  mmn (369)

It depends on why the kitten is anemic. If it is due to something like a flea infestation, the first job is to rid the kitten of fleas. Supportive care (fluids, nutrition, warmth) is crucial and a blood transfusion may be necessary. It is most important to understand the cause of the anemia.

Answer by  aussiegirl (711)

the main cause of anemia is parasites such as worms or fleas. Make sure thier treatments are upto date, you can also bathe a kitten for treatment. then make sure it has a good diet of a kitten food.

Answer by  MzKitty (273)

The first step would be to see a vet, then you will want to consider certain food supplements and minerals to be added to the little one'd regular food product.