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Blood transfusions are a critical component of veterinary care, particularly in emergency and ICU settings. In dogs, the decision to use DEA 1+ or DEA 1- blood can significantly impact...

Transfusion reactions are a risk associated with the administration of blood products. In veterinary medicine, transfusion reactions are reported in up to 38% of transfusions. The majority of these reactions...

Ensuring the safety of blood products before transfusion is paramount to preventing adverse reactions and protecting the health of veterinary patients. Veterinary blood banks should have protocols in place to...

Blood transfusions are critical procedures in veterinary medicine, often required to save the lives of dogs facing various health challenges. Ensuring compatibility between donor and recipient blood is essential to...

If your patient requires a blood transfusion, it is important to clearly define a treatment goal that will guide decision-making regarding component therapy. It is also important to select the…

Canine blood grouping systems are defined by the expression of various antigens on the surface of the red blood cell (RBC). When an expression of a certain antigen is lacking,...