Background: Omics technologies represent a new analytical approach that allows a full
cellular readout through the simultaneous analysis of thousands of molecules. The …

Objective To use a systematic, evidence‐based consensus process to develop definitions
for transfusion reactions in dogs and cats. Design Evidence evaluation of the literature was …

Objective To systematically review available evidence to develop guidelines for the
prevention of transfusion reactions and monitoring of transfusion administration in dogs and …

The advent of large‐scale veterinary blood banks has made the practice of high‐quality
transfusion medicine possible by increasing availability of blood components. Strict …

Erythrocytes provide vital functions of oxygen transport, carbon dioxide transport, and
buffering of hydrogen ions. The erythrocyte lipid bilayer is impermeable to most molecules …

Practical relevance: Blood and blood products are increasingly available for practitioners to
use in the management of haematological conditions, and can be lifesaving and …

Background Leukoreduction is a routine procedure in human transfusion medicine but is
uncommon in veterinary. Objectives To evaluate the effect of leukoreduction on the quality of …

The transfusion of blood and its components can be a lifesaving therapeutic when treating
critically ill small animals. How we manage patients with blood loss and/or blood component …

Background Numerous diseases may result in severe anemia requiring transfusion in ferrets
(Mustela putorius furo). Intraspecies pretransfusion compatibility assessment is not required …

Objectives Despite the increasing availability of feline blood collected and stored for
transfusion purposes, few studies have been performed on feline blood units. The aim of this …