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What are the chances of blood transfusion being fatal for a dog with anemia?

my dog was diagnosed with anemia
the vet says a transfusion will be fatal..i'm guessing she doesn't need it..but idk whether to believe him or not. we're starting treatment for it tomorrow and we have to bring her (my dog) in twice a day for shots with iron and vitamins..and to check her blood.
do you think her situation is fatal or will she be able to pull through? :(

Go back to your vet and ask him to clarify the situation. Transfusions should not be a fatal course of treatment. Perhaps they meant that a transfusion was not needed at this time?? I believe that transfusions are "reserved" for the more crucial cases. Hopefully a vet ot vet tech will chime in on this one.. Hope your dog gets better

It is hard to tell- I have seen some dogs perk right up after a transfusion- either whole blood or some with blood products
Do we know why the anemia- is it auto-immune?
What is her PCV/TP?
Is she on pred?

No her situation is not fatal. A lot of dogs and people are anemic.....it just means their blood is iron deficient. She has enough blood, so to give her more would be a mistake. The iron shots and vitamins sound like a good idea.

What type of anemia is it? Acute- such as a flea infestation?
or Hemolytic Anemia (where there is a disease progression behind the blood loss)

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