Anemia is defined as a reduction in the normal number of red blood cells - called erythrocytes, or “RBCs”. There are several causes of anemia, and it is important to ascertain why a cat is anemic before an appropriate treatment protocol can be developed.Within red blood cells is a protein called hemoglobin, which functions to transport molecular oxygen in the blood to all body tissues. Normally, as red blood cells age or are damaged, they