
Iron Supplements for Cats: Use, Dosage, and Side Effects
Whether or not your cat needs iron supplementation depends on the disease present causing anemia, your vet’s diagnosis through physical exam findings and blood work testing.
Whether or not your cat needs iron supplementation depends on the disease present causing anemia, your vet’s diagnosis through physical exam findings and blood work testing.
Because the hemoglobin in your cat’s body gets recycled and the liver stores extra iron as backup, red blood cell counts usually remain fairly stable—assuming there aren’t any underlying health issues involved.