My dog has anemia. Can erythropoietin cause an allergic reaction?

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My dog has anemia. We are going to vet today, and he will give him erythropoietin. Is there some allergic reaction on erythropoietin? Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 6 days old | 2 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your dog! I am attaching an article here with information on erythropoietin for you http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1728 We most commonly use this drug in patients who are anemic due to chronic kidney failure. We don't often see an allergic (such as anaphylactic) reaction to the injection but the body can develop antibodies against the drug and this leads to destruction of the erythropoietin and can cause increase of anemia, so the dog must be monitored closely while administering the drug to be sure this isn't happening.

My dog has anemia. Can erythropoietin cause an allergic reaction?

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