Immune Mediated Anemia In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, _ Treatments
Immune mediated anemia in dogs is a condition where the dog’s immune system doesn’t function correctly and targets and destroys its own red blood cells. It is often referred to as IMHA.
When the dog’s body mistakenly destroys red blood cells, hemoglobin releases, which can cause both jaundice and anemia. Certain breeds of dog, including English Springers, Scottish Terriers and Doberman Pinschers, have a higher predisposition to developing the condition than other dogs.
