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Oct 28



 DEA 1+ or 1- Blood in Dogs: Which Should You Choose and Why Does It Matter?
  By Sarah Dalrymple Vet Blog, Your Questions Answered   No Comments
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...Read More      Jun 24



 What do I do if I think my patient is having a transfusion reaction?
  By Sarah Dalrymple Vet Blog, Your Questions Answered   No Comments
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...Read More      May 22



 How do I know my blood product is safe to transfuse?
  By Sarah Dalrymple Vet Blog, Your Questions Answered   No Comments
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...Read More      Apr 26



 When and how should dogs be crossmatched?
  By Sarah Dalrymple Vet Blog, Your Questions Answered   No Comments
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...Read More      Dec 13



 When should I give frozen instead of fresh frozen plasma?
  By Sarah Dalrymple Vet Blog, Your Questions Answered   2 Comments

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…
Read More      May 10



 What are the clinically significant canine blood types?
  By Sarah Dalrymple Vet Blog, Your Questions Answered   No Comments
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,...Read More


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