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Not all iron supplements are equal to each other depending on the form of the iron. Chelated iron (iron bisglycinate), which is iron chemically bound to an amino-acid, has a better absorption than iron salt like ferrous iron (Iron(II) ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate…) which are themselves better than ferric iron (Iron(III)). You’ll also need to pay attention to the iron amount in the capsule as it will vary from one brand to another. I generally recommend using the brand Solgar or NOW Food.[2] Jaundice– occasionally anaemic cats will also become jaundiced (yellow discolouration of the mucous membranes). This is most often a sign of liver disease in cats, but it can be seen with severe and sudden breakdown (haemolysis) of RBCs. This moderate-acting medication should stop working in a few days, although effects can be longer in pets with liver or kidney disease. Women of reproductive age who have menorrhagia, or abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation, are at increased risk of iron deficiency. At least 10% of menstruating women are believed to have menorrhagia, but the percentage varies widely depending on the diagnostic criteria used [ 46-48]. Women with menorrhagia lose significantly more iron per menstrual cycle on average than women with normal menstrual bleeding [ 49]. Limited evidence suggests that menorrhagia might be responsible for about 33% to 41% of cases of IDA in women of reproductive age [ 50, 51]. Frequent blood donors

Frequent blood donors have an increased risk of iron deficiency [ 5]. In the United States, adults may donate blood as often as every 8 weeks, which can deplete iron stores. About 25%–35% of regular blood donors develop iron deficiency [ 52]. In a study of 2,425 blood donors, men who had given at least three and women who had given at least two whole-blood donations in the previous year were more than five times as likely to have depleted iron stores as first-time donors [ 53]. A clinical trial of iron supplementation found that of 215 adults who had donated a unit of blood within the past 3–8 days, those randomized to take an iron supplement (37.5 mg/day elemental iron from ferrous gluconate) for 24 weeks recovered their lost hemoglobin and iron in less than half the time of those not given the supplement [ 52]. Without iron supplementation, two-thirds of the donors had not recovered the iron they lost, even after 24 weeks. People with cancer Iron is a mineral or–more precisely–a micromineral, also called a trace element because it’s present in the body in very small amounts: generally 0.005% of the body weight. On the other hand, the absorption of heme iron has been shown to be affected only by the calcium level in the diet. [2][8][9][10]

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If your cat is exhibiting any of these symptoms, be sure to make an appointment with your vet, as anemia and iron deficiency can be fatal if left untreated. How is Iron Supplemented?Fleas can drink so much blood that they cause anemia in their victims. Fleas feed on the blood of the cats they are infesting. One flea may not be able to drink enough blood to create serious blood problems. But full-blown flea infestations are a different story. Lots of fleas can drink lots of blood. And if your cat loses enough healthy red blood cells, she can become anemic. Don’t underestimate flea anemia in cats because it’s actually a life-threatening medical condition, especially if your cat is sensitive or already medically vulnerable.