Microcytic Anemia Due to Gastric Ulcer in a Dog

Abstract

In this case, a 12 years old, female, terrier dog was referred to the University of Kirikkale, Faculty of Veterinary, Department of Internal Medicine with complaints of lethargy, decreased appetite, gastrointestinal bleeding and dyspnea was constituted. Additionally, the owner had used the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pomads against tendinitis and the dog was licked when the pomads was applicated. On clinical examination; gastric ulcer was detected. Microcytic anemia was determined by the haematological examination Parenteral Iron drug was used for treatment. At the 20th day of therapy all blood parameters and clinical signs were recovered.