This
reserve came from mom during the last trimester of pregnancy, so without an
adequate supply of dietary
iron (whether through a combination of breastmilk,
iron - fortified formula and cereals, or foods naturally high in
iron), babies can be at risk for
iron - deficiency anemia.
Usually, topical flea control products will provide
adequate future protection and the use of a vitamin and
iron supplement will help the patient rebuild red blood cell
reserves.