Repeated phlebotomies decrease body iron storage in adultdogs

[摘要] The aim of the present study was to determine changes in body iron storage in adult dogsfollowing phlebotomy. We performed repeated phlebotomies by removing 1% body weight(approximately 10% of the total blood volume) weekly for a total of 12 times using adultbeagle dogs without an iron-restricted diet. After treatment, stored iron was decreased,as demonstrated by gradual reductions in serum ferritin levels and hepatic iron contents.Anemia and abnormalities in blood chemistry analysis were not observed; therefore, thismethod was considered safe and useful for control of stored iron levels in adult dogs.

[学科分类] 兽医学

[关键词] body iron storage;dog;phlebotomy