Iron is an essential element and is used by every cell in the body. This article summarizes iron metabolism and disorders associated with iron metabolism in dogs and cats. The diagnostic tests currently in use for assessing iron status are discussed.
Keywords: Anemia of chronic disease; Ferritin; Hemochromatosis; Inflammation; Iron deficiency; Percent saturation; Transferrin.
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