Dogs, cats, birds, and ferrets are popular companion animals. Because these pets are
considered by many to be family members, they are provided high-quality veterinary medical …

The purpose of this review was to provide the reader with an updated overview of small
animal transfusion medicine, and an approach to integrating it into private practice, based …

Background: Naturally occurring alloantibodies produced against A and B red cell antigens
in cats can cause acute hemolytic transfusion reactions. Blood incompatibilities, unrelated to …

On initial examination, the dog was mildly dehydrated; had slightly icteric, pale mucous
membranes; and had a pulse rate of 160 beats/min. The PCV was 17%, and a direct …

This survey assessed the feline transfusion practices at the University of Berlin from 1998 to
2001 in regard to patient population, indications, efficacy, and transfusion reactions. Blood …

Anemia is the most common indication for a blood transfusion in cats and fresh whole blood
is typically administered. Recent experimental studies and clinical reports have elucidated …

Blood typing and crossmatching are techniques used in the selection of blood components
before transfusion. Blood typing of some animal species can be performed in commercial …

The efficacy and diagnostic accuracy of a new desk‐top feline blood typing kit was
evaluated by comparing the results of the kit with traditional blood typing methods on 35 …

Objective—To compare the ease of use and accuracy of 5 feline AB blood-typing methods:
card agglutination (CARD), immunochromatographic cartridge (CHROM), gel-based (GEL) …

Background Recognition of the feline red blood cell (RBC) antigen Mik and the presence of
naturally occurring anti‐Mik antibodies resulting in acute hemolytic transfusion reactions …