BLOOD REGENERATION IN SEVERE ANEMIA

Abstract
The kidney (pig, beef) is one of the most favorable diet factors in promoting rapid red cell and hemoglobin production during periods of severe anemia in dogs. Two hundred-300 gm. of cooked kidney in the daily diet may cause production of 60-100 gm. of hemoglobin per 2 weeks'' diet period, above controls. The kidney may be concerned with pigment conservation and storage of potential pigment substances. A ration of cooked chicken livers containing 150-400 gm. per day results in 60-110 gm. of hemoglobin per 2 weeks'' period, over controls. There may be moderate increase in hemoglobin index, possibly indicating that hemoglobin is formed somewhat more rapidly than red cell stroma. Fish liver is almost inert as a diet factor, and it has been previously shown that a variety of fish muscle is also practically inert. If fed in liberal amounts, whole fish may cause slight increase in hemoglobin[long dash]5-20 gm. per 2 weeks'' period, over controls.