Iron deficiency anemia...need to learn about this.

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14. You may need to learn to be highly agressive in advocating for your spouses care (and I'm a primary

Health Care Provider). In the area of chronic anemia, you should know that veterinarians routinely provide better care than many in human medicine in the treatment of chronic anemia from cancer, autoimmune disease, iron anemia and other chronic conditions. Their stand of care is far more responsive to drops in hemoglobin and hematocrit for animals with similar conditions than are ER physicians and even primary care, even with cancer patient (oncologist) orders. in the area of "Cadillac" veterinary care, they often surpass those of us in human care. Seriously. I am sad to admit.

It is the case that a human patient may be allowed to be far lower in their hematocrit and hemoglobin before a transfusion is ordered than a canine patient with cancer or autoimmune condition. As one with colleagues in both fields, I can attest to this. You MUST advocate for the care. I'm sorry to say this, but I've observed it firsthand.